Agriculture, Small Business Shine in Debut Ohio Proud Holiday Gift Box
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (WSYX) — A new gift box is bringing products from Ohio small businesses together for the holiday season.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is now selling the Ohio Proud Holiday Gift Box, offering 12 handpicked items and a commemorative ornament for $85. This is the first time the department has offered such a gift, which includes locally made foods, treats, and artisan goods from businesses across the state.
Gov. Mike DeWine shared, "This year, we can all spread some Ohio Proud holiday cheer with the Ohio Proud Holiday Gift Box."
"This gift box is a great way to support Ohio agriculture while sharing a unique taste of home this holiday season." — Gov. Mike DeWine
This new holiday offering continues Ohio Proud’s longstanding commitment to helping consumers identify and support products made, grown, and processed in Ohio, strengthening local economies and uplifting small businesses.
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ODA's Director Brian Baldridge added that each product comes from a family business and every purchase helps Ohio agriculture. "The Ohio Proud Holiday Gift Box showcases the quality of products made across our great state," said Baldridge.
Items included in the holiday box are:
- Chocolate Buckeyes – Marsha's Buckeyes – Perrysburg, Ohio
- Honey Cinnamon Creamed – Nate's Nectar – DeGraff, Ohio
- Raspberry Chocolate Jam – Glass Rooster Cannery – Sunbury, Ohio
- Harvest Pumpkin Pretzels – Snacks with a Twist – Pickerington, Ohio
- Fino Salami – Foris Extraordinary Meats – Columbus, Ohio
- Apple Maple BBQ Sauce – Hays Orchard & Cider Mill – Columbiana, Ohio
- Caramel Praline Bourbon Pecans – Daveyboy's Bourbon Pecans – Cincinnati, Ohio
- Holiday Blend – SGT Coffee Co. – Gahanna, Ohio
- Frosted Buttercream Cookie – C.Krueger’s Finest Baked Goods – Columbus, Ohio
- Maple Syrup – Miller's Sugar Camp – Wadsworth, Ohio
- Pumpkin Goat Soap – Sunnyview Farms – Mt. Gilead, Ohio
- America 250, Heart of Agriculture Ornament
The Ohio Proud Holiday Gift Box is currently available for purchase at Ohio Proud while supplies last.