Oklahoma Section of IFT
A professional and scientific community supporting the advancement of food science in Oklahoma.
Who the site represented
Independent public records and the section’s social profile identify ift-ok.org as the site of the Oklahoma Section of the Institute of Food Technologists. A nonprofit directory lists the organization at 111 FAPC, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078.
IFT is the professional scientific society focused on advancing the science of food. Local sections provide regional connection, events and volunteer opportunities.
Historical identity snapshot
- Name: Oklahoma Section / Oklahoma Institute of Food Technologists
- Affiliation: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
- Historical web address: http://ift-ok.org/
- Location reference: Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Audience: food scientists, students, researchers and industry professionals
Mission reconstructed from public activity
Advance food science
Promote technical knowledge and evidence-based work across the food and agricultural products community.
Connect professionals
Build an Oklahoma network that spans academia, manufacturing, government and related sectors.
Develop future leaders
Support student participation, presentations, scholarships, volunteering and early-career engagement.
Historical timeline
Before 2017 — active Oklahoma IFT community
IFT-Oklahoma had long participated in state research symposia; public reporting documents section-sponsored food technology events as early as 2005–2006.
March 15, 2017 — domain registration reference
A public people/domain index associates the ift-ok.org registration with Chuck Willoughby on March 15, 2017.
2017–2022 — recurring public program references
Multiple sources identify the Oklahoma section as sponsor or organizer of food-science and FAPC research symposia.
2026 — domain no longer reflects original organization
Current indexed content is unrelated to the historical section identity, which is why this package restores the nonprofit/food-science presentation instead.