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Rural Competitiveness for Idaho Food Processors Leveraging NWFPA’s Tri-State Influence

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

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Rural Competitiveness for Idaho Food Processors Leveraging NWFPA’s Tri-State Influence

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  1. Rural Competitivenessfor Idaho Food ProcessorsLeveraging 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

  2. 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

  3. 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 GDP Source 2006 Applied Development Economics for NWFPA Cluster Assessment & Roadmap

  4. 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? • 100% • 67% • 53% • 47% • 33%

  5. NWFPA Idaho Processor Members and Locations (highlighted = “rural” 15 of 20 (75%)/ • Basic American Foods -- Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rexburg, Shelley • ConAgra Foods – Lamb-Weston -- American Falls, Eagle, Twin Falls • Darigold -- Boise, Caldwell, Jerome • Heinz Frozen Foods – Pocatello [Ontario, OR] • McCain Foods – Burly • Oakdell Egg Farm - Franklin • Rite Stuff Foods -- Jerome • Seneca -- Buhl, Payette • Simplot -- Aberdeen, Boise, Caldwell, Nampa,

  6. Northwest Rural Competitiveness “Food is the bridge between rural and urban America” NWFPA Members With Rural Plants = 66%

  7. 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 WA • Facilitate energy and productivity efficiency collaborations and training • Establish rural food processors’ website • Promote Rural Energy America Program (REAP) • Provide technical support services

  8. 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

  9. Nine Programs Responding to Rural Idaho Food Industry Needs • Government Affairs • Food Safety • Operational Productivity • Energy Efficiency & Roadmap • Sustainability Mainstreaming • Sustainable Transportation Research • Regional Innovation Cluster • Talent Pipeline & Workforce Development • Knowledge Exchange

  10. 1. NWFPA Government Affairs in Idaho Veritas Advisors, LLP, Boise, Idaho Elizabeth Criner, lobbyist Idaho legislative/regulatory issues of interest • Animal Care Standards • DEQ – Anti-Degradation Policy • Health Care Policy • Immigration • Transportation

  11. 2. Food Safety Information and Representation for Idaho Processors 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.

  12. Advanced Technology with PNNL/BattelleFood Safety R & D (world health solution) Listeria (Lm) Environmental Rapid Test Phase 1 Technological Proof (ORInC funded) Phase 2 Technological Adaption (unfunded) Phase 3 Commercialization (unfunded)

  13. 3. Operation Productivity Food Traceability Researching ways in which RFID can help food safety and plant productivity

  14. 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

  15. NWFPA Energy Roadmap Approach

  16. NWFPA Energy Programs in Idaho • Energy 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.

  17. 5. Sustainability Mainstreaming in the Food System Building a Framework

  18. 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 developingnew sustainability tools. • Provide Idaho companies new resources they need to help create company-specific plans to meet their customers’ sustainability expectations.

  19. 6. Sustainable Transportation Research 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 • Phase II Idaho Pilot test • $50K (sustainability grant) • RFP for consultants • Research collaborative shipping opportunities. • Facilitate training with web-based transportation management technology.

  20. 7. NWFPA Regional Innovation Program Awareness Connection Program Assistance

  21. Awareness & Connection Innovation Services Program Assistance Level 1Awareness Innovation Awareness Public Workshops Forums, Symposia Tours Level 2Connection&Learning Executive/Mgmt Diagnostics Innovation Paradigms Leading Examples Our industry Other industries Front line Executives Supervisors Front line Level 3ProjectAssistance Online Forums & Knowledge Exchange: Peer support Knowledge Exchange: Roadmaps, Templates, Planning Guides, Best Practices Level 4 DirectSupport ERI Facilitators Support: Strategic Planning for Innovation Innovation Training and Support ERI CertifiedConsultants and Trainers

  22. 8. Talent Pipeline – Starts at the Top Executive & Management Innovation Immersion • Executive Business Summit – 40+ companies • Regional Exposition – 3,500 attendees • Governance – Boards and Committees • Executive Roundtables – 5 underway/planned • Executive Management Workshops

  23. NWFPA Working with Community / Tech Colleges: Innovation Curricula To Train Line Workers Line NNES Workers (Non-Native English Speakers) Line NES Workers (Native English Speakers) Hourly Leads & Supervisors Innovation Teams

  24. 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.

  25. 9. Knowledge Exchange Two Key Parts Supporting Infrastructure CommunityofPractice Companies & People ForumsSymposiaPersonal Connections NWFPA -- IPC Support Knowledge CenterBody of KnowledgeAdvisors

  26. 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

  27. Seven “Ready-to-Go” Collaborative Programs for Rural Idaho with Funding Needed! • Innovation workshops and knowledge sharing • Innovation & energy efficiency roundtables • Cross-industry innovation – energy efficiency • Energy intensity reduction – for Idaho dairy processors • Rural competitiveness expansion to more communities • Workforce – cultural, mechatronics and mechanics • On-line clearinghouse for training or co-packing

  28. 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.

  29. Idaho’s Rural Partnership Can Include Industry-Led Rural Collaboration What do you see down the road?

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