This $359,748 federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) Food Safety Outreach Program (CFDA 10.328) supports a collaborative educational and training program focused on enhancing agricultural resilience and productivity in Colorado.
The key products and services to be delivered under this 3-year grant, which runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, include: (1) produce safety and good agricultural practices workshops, (2) development of extension materials on controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and agrivoltaics, (3) training on food safety compliance for agrivoltaic systems, and (4) outreach and support for small and exempt growers as well as food banks. The project also involves a sub-award to Fort Lewis College to support their participation in the regional collaborative, including providing content expertise, moderating sessions, and hosting regional events.
Through this initiative, Colorado State University aims to equip growers with essential skills and knowledge to navigate modern agricultural challenges, such as water scarcity, labor shortages, and evolving food safety regulations, by leveraging innovative technologies like CEA and agrivoltaics.
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