Improving food safety and compliance in Nebraska agriculture
Official title: Flexible Funding Model - MFRPS Maintenance and Food Protection Task Force for the Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Funded at Nebraska St Department of Agriculture · NIH-10932299 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping farmers and food producers in Nebraska understand and follow food safety rules better, so everyone can enjoy safe and healthy food.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nebraska St Department of Agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $47,170 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD008081-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932299 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of agricultural products in Nebraska who are concerned about food safety.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not consumers of agricultural products or who reside outside of Nebraska may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing food safety regulations and compliance within the Nebraska agricultural industry. It aims to provide training for regulators and guidance for industry stakeholders to ensure they understand and meet the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements. By developing educational resources and improving document control systems, the initiative seeks to streamline compliance processes and enhance the overall food safety system. The project also emphasizes the importance of maintaining conformance with all standards to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a safer food supply and reduced incidence of foodborne illnesses for consumers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety regulation have shown success in improving compliance and reducing foodborne illnesses, indicating that this approach is grounded in proven strategies.
Where this research is happening
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Nebraska St Department of Agriculture
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcclellan-Galusha, Hunter — Nebraska St Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Mcclellan-Galusha, Hunter
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.