rural competitiveness for idaho food processors leveraging nwfpa’s tri-state influence
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Rural Competitiveness for Idaho Food Processors Leveraging NWFPA’s Tri-State Influence. On behalf of David Zepponi, President By Dave Klick, Program Resource, Northwest Food Processors Innovation Productivity Center (IPC). For Idaho Rural Partnership Board of Directors - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Rural Competitivenessfor Idaho Food Processors
Leveraging NWFPA’s Tri-State Influence
On behalf of David Zepponi, President
By Dave Klick, Program Resource, Northwest Food Processors Innovation Productivity Center (IPC)
For Idaho Rural Partnership Board of Directors
Boise, Idaho October 13, 2010
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• Established in 1914• Representing the 3rd
Largest NW Manufacturing Industry
• 385 Members• 150 NW Member
Processor locations (75 companies)
• 28 Staff and Contractors
An advocate for members’ interests and a resource
for enhancing member’s competitive capabilities
Idaho Value Added Agriculture Impact 16,000 workers – Food
processing, an established industry, is the state’s and nation’s 3rd largest manufacturing sector
226 rural and urban locations throughout the state
3.6 billion GDPSource 2006 Applied Development Economics
for NWFPA Cluster Assessment & Roadmap
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Idaho Rural Pop Quiz
What percentage of NWFPA’s nine Idaho member companies have one or more plants located in “rural communities?” as identified by USDA?
a.100% b.67%c.53%d.47%e.33%
NWFPA Idaho Processor Members and Locations
(highlighted = “rural” 15 of 20 (75%)/1. Basic American Foods -- Blackfoot, Idaho Falls,
Rexburg, Shelley 2. ConAgra Foods – Lamb-Weston -- American Falls,
Eagle, Twin Falls 3. Darigold -- Boise, Caldwell, Jerome4. Heinz Frozen Foods – Pocatello [Ontario, OR]5. McCain Foods – Burly6. Oakdell Egg Farm - Franklin7. Rite Stuff Foods -- Jerome 8. Seneca -- Buhl, Payette9. Simplot -- Aberdeen, Boise, Caldwell, Nampa,
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Northwest Rural Competitiveness
Category Idaho Oregon WashingtonWashington TotalPlants in rural towns under 50,000
87 124 85 296
NWFPA Members With Rural Plants =
66%
“Food is the bridge between rural and urban America”
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2010 – 2011 Tri-State Rural Programs ($150K RBOG – ID, OR, WA)
“Familiar” to Ag Secretary Tom Vilseck Develop a rural competitiveness action plan Establish rural clusters in ID, OR and WAFacilitate energy and productivity efficiency
collaborations and trainingEstablish rural food processors’ websitePromote Rural Energy America Program
(REAP)Provide technical support services
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NWFPA’s Open Door to Help USDA Rural Development & U.S. EDA
Meet Their Goals In Idaho and the NW NWFPA Seeks to expand its collaboration
Ready to expand initiatives for an innovation and sustainable Idaho economy
“Ready-to-Go” collaborative programs (state and/or regional) are awaiting joint funding 2011 - 2013
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Nine Programs Responding to Rural Idaho Food Industry Needs
1. Government Affairs 2. Food Safety3. Operational Productivity4. Energy Efficiency & Roadmap5. Sustainability Mainstreaming 6. Sustainable Transportation Research7. Regional Innovation Cluster 8. Talent Pipeline & Workforce Development9. Knowledge Exchange
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1. NWFPA Government Affairs in Idaho
Veritas Advisors, LLP, Boise, Idaho Elizabeth Criner, lobbyist
Idaho legislative/regulatory issues of interest1.Animal Care Standards2.DEQ – Anti-Degradation Policy3.Health Care Policy4.Immigration5.Transportation
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2. Food Safety Information and Representation for Idaho Processors
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Customized articles on food safety, food processing, HACCP, better process control and more
Partner with University of Idaho Food Science Extension on their food safety workshops for industry.
Reciprocal memberships in advisory roles: extension is on the NWFPA OTA Committee, NWFPA is a member of University of Idaho Food Science Advisory Board.
Advanced Technology with PNNL/BattelleFood Safety R & D (world health solution)
Listeria (Lm) Environmental Rapid TestListeria (Lm) Environmental Rapid Test
Phase 1 Technological Proof (ORInC funded)Phase 1 Technological Proof (ORInC funded)
Phase 2 Technological Adaption (uPhase 2 Technological Adaption (unfunded)nfunded)
Phase 3 Commercialization (uPhase 3 Commercialization (unfundednfunded))
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3. Operation Productivity Food TraceabilityResearching ways in which RFID can help
food safety and plant productivity
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4. Energy EfficiencyIndustry-Led Goal
Reduce energy intensity for members in ID, OR, WA by 25% in 10 years, and by 50% in 20 years with innovation and technology
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NWFPA Energy Roadmap Approach
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NWFPA Energy Programs in IdahoEnergy Intensity Baseline 12 Idaho food
processing plants participating.December 2 Energy and Operations Efficiency
Workshop in Twin Falls in cooperation with TechHelp, Idaho Power, and other Idaho partners
Industrial energy assessments and management training are planned for 2011 in Idaho rural processing plants.
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5. Sustainability Mainstreamingin the Food System
Building a Framework 17
ID-OR Specialty Crop 2010 - 2012$157K Sustainability Initiative
Conduct research in Idaho to develop action plans from findings with sustainability metrics, curricula and education.
Enhance the marketability of Idaho specialty crop producers and processors by developing new sustainability tools.
Provide Idaho companies new resources they need to help create company-specific plans to meet their customers’ sustainability expectations.
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• Phase I ($140K Oregon research completed)
• Benchmark study showed 1,100 metric tons GHG from empty or unconsolidated loads of five companies in just one month
6. Sustainable Transportation Research
• Phase II Idaho Pilot test
• $50K (sustainability grant)
• RFP for consultants• Research collaborative
shipping opportunities.
• Facilitate training with web-based transportation management technology.
7. NWFPA Regional Innovation ProgramAwarene
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Program Assistan
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Connection
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Innovation Services
Innovation Awareness
Public Workshops
Level 1Awareness
Executive/MgmtDiagnostics
Level 2Connection
&Learning
ToursForums,Symposi
a Innovation Paradigms
Leading Examples
Awareness & Connection Program Assistance
Level 3Project
Assistance
Online Forums &Knowledge Exchange:
Peer support
Knowledge Exchange:Roadmaps, Templates, Planning Guides, Best
Practices
Level 4Direct
Support
ERI Facilitators Support:Strategic Planning for InnovationInnovation Training and Support
ERI CertifiedConsultants and
Trainers
ExecutivesSupervisorsFront line
Our industryOther industriesFront line
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8. Talent Pipeline – Starts at the Top Executive & Management
Innovation ImmersionExecutive Business Summit – 40+ companiesRegional Exposition – 3,500 attendeesGovernance – Boards and CommitteesExecutive Roundtables – 5 underway/plannedExecutive Management Workshops
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NWFPA Working with Community / Tech Colleges: Innovation Curricula
To Train Line Workers
Hourly Leads & Supervisors
Innovation Teams
Line NNES Workers(Non-Native English Speakers)
Line NES Workers(Native English Speakers)
Critical Skill Training Through Education Providers
Mechatronics (current)Seeking to share model program
Mechanic training (current)Builds on Washington Skill Panel leading edge work in 2006 (WTECB)
Specialized Pre-Employment Training“New American” training by partner
Idaho TechHelp for food manufacturing skill sets.
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9. Knowledge Exchange Two Key Parts
Communityof
Practice
SupportingInfrastructure
Companies & People
ForumsSymposiaPersonal Connections
NWFPA -- IPC Support
Knowledge CenterBody of KnowledgeAdvisors
Idaho Rural Food Processors Qualify for USDA Rural Development Priorities
Create Wealth in Rural America Address Climate Change Promote Sustainable Production Provide Safe and Nutritious Food Supply
USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen A. Merrigan September 15, 2009 Relates to USDA Strategic Plan 2010 - 2015 www.usda.gov
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Seven “Ready-to-Go” Collaborative Programs for Rural Idaho
with Funding Needed!
1. Innovation workshops and knowledge sharing2. Innovation & energy efficiency roundtables3. Cross-industry innovation – energy efficiency4. Energy intensity reduction – for Idaho dairy processors 5. Rural competitiveness expansion to more
communities6. Workforce – cultural, mechatronics and mechanics 7. On-line clearinghouse for training or co-packing
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The Future Looks Bright for the Idaho Food Processor Rural Cluster Leadership is industry-driven. Private and public cluster partners
are collaborating to create new jobs.All stakeholders benefit, regardless of
size or location. Cluster-related solutions will enhance
Idaho’s food industry to compete in the global economy.
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What do you see down the road?
Idaho’s Rural Partnership Can Include Industry-Led
Rural Collaboration
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