This federal Project Grant award of $430,657.00, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service under the Acer Access Development Program (CFDA 10.174), aims to address quality and safety concerns in the maple syrup industry. The award will support two primary objectives: 1) Evaluating five FDA-approved disinfectants to reduce bacteria and biofilm development on maple sugarhouse equipment, which will establish industry benchmarks for quality and safety on food contact and non-food contact surfaces; and 2) Creating an online course on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for quality, safety, and sanitation of maple sugarhouses, to be made accessible to maple producers nationwide. By delivering these resources, the project seeks to improve safety and uphold high-quality standards in the maple syrup industry, promoting continued growth in sales.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $426.7k | 9/12/24 |