Improving food safety for local farmers and processors
Official title: Local Food Safety Collaborative
Funded at National Farmers Union Foundation · NIH-11193761 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping local farmers and food processors learn more about food safety so they can follow the rules and keep our food safe and healthy for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Farmers Union Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD006921-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193761 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include local farmers and food processors who are looking to improve their food safety practices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in food production or processing may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance the food safety knowledge and practices of local farmers and food processors. By providing training and resources, the initiative will help these producers understand and comply with federal food safety regulations. The approach includes workshops, educational materials, and direct support to ensure that local food systems can operate safely and effectively. Ultimately, this collaborative effort seeks to strengthen the economic viability of local food operations while ensuring consumers have access to safe and healthy food.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer food products from local producers, benefiting consumers and enhancing public health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at improving food safety among local producers have shown positive outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
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National Farmers Union Foundation
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccarthy, William — National Farmers Union Foundation
- Study coordinator: Mccarthy, William
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.