Jessica Eikleberry

Jessica Eikleberry is Project Manager for the Northeast Ohio Ag Innovation Center (NEO-AIC), a USDA Rural Development funded initiative focused on helping farmers increase profit through value-added food, fiber, and fuel products.  Jessica graduated from Ohio University’s College of Engineering & Technology with a degree in Industrial Technology, specializing in Information Technology, and a Business minor.  She moved right into the Manufacturing Industry where she held several titles but always saw her job as integrating people, processes, and technology to solve problems.  Jessica used those same skills to help to establish Local Roots Market & Café in Wooster in 2009 and has worked on a variety of projects in the local food and farming world ever since.  She is passionate about creating a more resilient food system and building community.  

Projects:

• Pathways to Prosperity - https://u.osu.edu/ccwl/projects/creating-wealth-through-value-added-ag/

• Northeast Ohio Ag Innovation Center - https://senr.osu.edu/extension-outreach/northeast-ohio-ag-innovation-center