The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has announced a $14 million investment to enhance food safety through research, outreach and workforce training. This funding will support efforts to reduce food contamination risks and strengthen the safety of the nation’s food supply. 

A major portion of this investment—$4.5 million—will fund research under NIFA’s Food Safety and Defense Program. This program supports the development of innovative methods and technologies to detect, reduce and mitigate foodborne pathogens, allergens and other hazards in food products. Explore the full list of funded projects here.  

Additionally, NIFA is investing $9.6 million through its Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) to provide tailored food safety training and technical assistance to small and mid-sized farms, food processors and underserved producers. See the full list of funded projects here. 

To learn more about USDA’s investment and its impact on food safety, click here.