Improving produce safety practices in Nebraska
Official title: Path B NDA's Continued Implementation of FDA's Produce Safety Rule in Nebraska
Funded at Nebraska St Department of Agriculture · NIH-10886540 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making sure the fruits and vegetables grown in Nebraska are safe to eat by helping farmers follow important safety rules, providing them with training and support, and keeping track of inspections to improve food safety for everyone.
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 | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $54,716 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007428-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886540 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include Nebraska farmers and agricultural workers involved in produce cultivation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in agriculture or do not consume locally grown produce may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the produce safety program in Nebraska by implementing the FDA's Produce Safety Rule. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will conduct inspections of farms, provide education and outreach to growers, and develop staff training to ensure compliance with safety standards. The program aims to maintain an electronic inventory of inspections and offer readiness reviews to help farms prepare for inspections. By focusing on both high and low priority farms, the initiative seeks to improve overall food safety in the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers and improved compliance among local growers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs in other states have shown success in improving produce safety and compliance with FDA regulations.
Where this research is happening
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Nebraska St Department of Agriculture
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Andrews, Caitlyn — Nebraska St Department of Agriculture
- Study coordinator: Andrews, Caitlyn
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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.