Local Food Safety Collaborative for Local Farmers and Processors
Official title: Local Food Safety Collaborative
Funded at National Farmers Union Foundation · NIH-11423416 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program helps local farmers and small food businesses understand and follow federal food safety rules to keep local food safe and support their livelihoods.
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, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $998,637 |
| NIH project number | 5U01FD006921-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-11423416 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable (grant targets local producers and small food businesses, not patients).
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient involvement; the project targets producers and processors.
What this research studies
This grant supports the Local Food Safety Collaborative, which partners with local farmers and processors to build their knowledge and capabilities around food safety regulations. The project plans to provide education, resources, and guidance so producers can implement compliant practices. It focuses on practical steps that improve safety, reduce risk, and support the economic viability of local food systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could help local producers run safer operations and maintain access to markets that require compliant food safety practices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts showed that targeted education improves compliance and safety practices among local food enterprises.
Where this research is happening
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National Farmers Union Foundation
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Whitmore, Ethan — National Farmers Union Foundation
- Study coordinator: Whitmore, Ethan
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.