Improving produce safety compliance for Iowa growers
Path A - Advancing Iowa's Efforts in Continuing to Attain High Rates of Compliance with the FDA's Produce Safety Rule through Education, Outreach & Technical Assistance to Iowa Growers
This study is all about helping fruit and vegetable farmers in Iowa follow safety rules to keep their produce safe, by providing them with helpful information and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Des Moines, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10886604 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing compliance with the FDA's Produce Safety Rule among fruit and vegetable growers in Iowa. Through education, outreach, and technical assistance, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship aims to support local farmers in understanding and implementing safety standards. The initiative includes developing a living project plan and conducting assessments of Iowa's produce farms to ensure ongoing improvement and adherence to safety regulations. By fostering collaboration with partners, the program seeks to create a sustainable framework for safe produce production.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Iowa fruit and vegetable growers seeking to enhance their compliance with safety regulations.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in agriculture or do not grow produce may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers and improved compliance among Iowa growers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have shown success in improving compliance with produce safety regulations through education and outreach.
Where this research is happening
Des Moines, United States
- Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship — Des Moines, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krzton-Presson, John — Iowa Dept Agriculture/land Stewardship
- Study coordinator: Krzton-Presson, John
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.