This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Food Safety Outreach Program (CFDA 10.328) will support Iowa State University in developing and implementing food safety training, education, extension, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives. The $771,246 award, effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2027, aims to increase understanding and adoption of established food safety standards, guidance, and protocols among small to mid-sized farms, beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, small processors, and small fresh fruit and vegetable merchant wholesalers. Key project objectives include connecting educators, regulators, and other stakeholders to build an effective produce safety network, providing support to reach underserved audiences, and offering specialized education and outreach for produce growers and processors. The university will utilize a formal evaluator to ensure project goals are met and respond to industry changes.
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