Improving food safety for produce farms in Alabama
Path C ADAI will continue to maintain a produce safety regulatory program to encourage the safe production of covered produce while using Path C as a guide to complete all objectives specified.
This program is here to help Alabama farmers of all sizes follow food safety rules and meet market needs, making sure they can grow safe produce while keeping everyone healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alabama State Dept of Agric & Industries NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Montgomery, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893958 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program aims to support Alabama's produce industry by helping farms of all sizes meet food safety regulations and market demands. It provides outreach, education, and technical assistance to ensure that growers can implement effective food safety practices. The initiative focuses on compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote public health. By maintaining an accurate inventory of produce farms, the program can tailor its resources and support to the specific needs of the agricultural community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program include produce farmers in Alabama looking to improve their food safety practices and comply with regulations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the produce farming industry or who do not grow covered produce may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance food safety and public health by reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses associated with produce.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs have shown success in improving food safety practices among farmers, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
Montgomery, United States
- Alabama State Dept of Agric & Industries — Montgomery, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tipton, Andy — Alabama State Dept of Agric & Industries
- Study coordinator: Tipton, Andy
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 below.