Native American Tribes Outreach and Education to Improve Food Safety
Official title: University of Arkansas (UAF) Native American Tribes Outreach, Education, and Training to Enhance Food Safety and FSMA Compliance
Funded at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville · NIH-11626508 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A tribal-focused program will provide tailored food-safety training and outreach to Native producers and tribal staff to help meet FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Arkansas at Fayetteville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fayetteville, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2026 |
| Project end | September 14, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $409,530 |
| NIH project number | 1U01FD009021-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11626508 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are producers, staff, and tribal government personnel involved in growing, packing, holding, or distributing PSR-covered produce within federally recognized Tribes.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in producing, processing, or distributing PSR-covered produce within tribal contexts may see indirect benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds collaboration between tribal groups, university partners, and FDA to deliver culturally appropriate produce safety training. It aims to expand the pool of providers who can offer this training and to strengthen compliance with the FSMA PSR among Tribal producers who grow, pack, hold, or distribute produce. Training will be targeted to federally recognized Tribes and Tribal staff, with a focus on practical guidance and public health benefits. Participants will engage in educational activities and receive resources to implement safer produce handling practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, tribal producers and staff will be better equipped to grow and handle safe produce, reducing foodborne illness risk in the community.
How similar studies have gone: Prior cooperative training programs have shown improvements in knowledge and compliance with food-safety regulations in tribal settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Fayetteville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parker, Erin — University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- Study coordinator: Parker, Erin
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.