Improving food safety in Connecticut's agriculture
Path C The Continued Development and Implementation of the Connecticut Department of Agriculture Produce Safety Program Under Path C
This study is all about making sure the food you buy from local farms in Connecticut is safe to eat by helping farmers follow good practices and training inspectors to keep everything in check.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Connecticut State Department/agriculture NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886583 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the Connecticut Department of Agriculture's Produce Safety Program to ensure safe food production practices. It aims to integrate Connecticut into a national food safety system through consistent regulatory programs and educational initiatives for local producers. The program includes training inspectors and developing resources to support compliance with food safety regulations. By building a robust framework for produce safety, the initiative seeks to protect consumers and support agricultural producers in the state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of agricultural products and local farmers in Connecticut.
Not a fit: Patients who may not receive benefit from this research include individuals outside of Connecticut or those not involved in the agricultural sector.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers and improved compliance among local farmers.
How similar studies have performed: Other states have successfully implemented similar food safety programs, indicating a positive precedent for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Hartford, United States
- Connecticut State Department/agriculture — Hartford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Kate — Connecticut State Department/agriculture
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Kate
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.