The primary objective of the greenhouse crops pest survey is to monitor identified high-risk greenhouse sites for introduced pests that impact commercial growing of produce plants

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
AP26PPQFO000C370
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$30,699

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.031
Completion date 47% complete
Place of performance
Vermont, USA

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Description

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Activities
A total of 24 traps will be set across at least 6 vermont counties at 8 identified high-risk locations (3 traps per location). Collections will take place every 2 weeks for a total of 7 visits to each trap. 210 samples will be collected and identified by the state entomologist & : vermont agency of agriculture, food and markets (VAAFM) staff. Visual surveys will also be conducted for 4 different pests/ diseases at the same 10 locations with the traps. Suspected virus positive plants will be tested using agdia immunostrip test kits. Collection of traps and visual inspections will occur every 2 weeks. Data entry will be completed by the end of the cooperative agreement. Deliverables and expected outcomes: the cooperator seeks to conduct a program which is expected to result in: • the determination of whether the target pests identified in this work plan are present in the state of vermont. •providing data that will aid a national effort to track patterns of new species introductions and infestations throughout the U.S. And to identify possible pathways for these introductions. •gathering information regarding the presence or absence of these pests which will assist in future decisions regarding surveys and outreach. •analysis of survey activities are produced to aid in planning of future surveys and pathway risk analysis. Intended beneficiary(IES): results from these samples will be provided to the state plant health director, state plant regulatory official, state survey coordinator, and data entered in the national agricultural pest information system (NAPIS). Also benefiting, will be the citizens of vermont. Subrecipient activities, if known or specified at the time of award: N/a. Cost categories: personnel: (2 staff at various rates and HRS)= $17 ,679; fringe benefits: various rates = $5,366; travel: (rental car lease for survey for 4 months): $2,800; supplies: $850; indirect costs: $4,004

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Who received award AP26PPQFO000C370?

AP26PPQFO000C370 was awarded to Vermont Agency Of Agriculture by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on May 15, 2026.

How much is award AP26PPQFO000C370 worth?

$30,699 has been obligated on AP26PPQFO000C370.

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