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Implementation of FDA?s Produce Safety Rule in Alaska through Outreach, Education, Technical Assistance, Inspection, and Enforcement in Partnership with Growers and Stakeholders

Award Number: U18FD005893
ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
OPDIV: FDA
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: KDA (KNOWLEDGE/DEVELOPMENT/APPLICATION)

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PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT There are over 700 produce farms in the State of Alaska, over 40 farmers’ markets, and dozens of very successful school garden and Farm-to-School programs which supply local produce to Alaska schools and institutions. Alternative growing methods (high tunnels, hydroponics, and aquaculture) and indoor growing facilities are increasingly common in Alaska, especially in remote areas of the state. Food security is an important issue, as Alaska would have only a few days food supply on hand in the event of disruption of the supply chain. Local “food hubs”, community supported agriculture, co-ops, and other networks are making it simpler for farmers to distribute their crops to consumers. As produce production in Alaska continues to grow, and as the implementation of the Produce Safety Rule rolls out to smaller farms, the need for outreach, education, training, and technical assistance will increase. Additionally, the with the increased use of new growing methods like indoor, stacked hydroponic systems, the number of “farms” that fall under the most extensive application of the Produce Safety Rule will grow. Under AS 17.20, the Alaska Food Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the commissioner of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has broad authority over food offered to the public, inspection of food products, food labeling, and the training, testing, and certification of individuals that handle or prepare food. Currently, in addition to ADEC’s Food Safety and Sanitation program, the Office of the State Veterinarian (OSV) provides regulatory oversight and inspection for milk, milk products, frozen desserts, and reindeer slaughter and processing, and the Environmental Health Lab assists both programs with analyses and data management. Staff at the OSV are uniquely qualified to plan for and conduct the required training, outreach, and inspection components of a new Produce Safety Program. The State Veterinarian and Assistant State Veterinarian have, in addition to their Doctorates, advanced training in public health, zoonotic diseases, and food science. The Assistant State Veterinarian has conducted research on pathogenic Salmonella bacteria on alfalfa sprout seeds, an important topic in the realm of food safety. Additionally, the Environmental Health Officer in the OSV has extensive past experience as a USDA farm food safety auditor and educator, and has been active in the rulemaking phase and implementation of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule since 2012 through the Cornell Produce Safety Alliance (PSA). The OSV’s existing relationships with the agricultural community in Alaska also lends itself to placing the program here. The State of Alaska looks forward to working with FDA to continue our long-standing efforts of maintaining and enhancing food safety for consumers throughout our great state, and we thank FDA for the opportunity to partner on the implementation of this important new regulation.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = -$1,948 )
2022	2020	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ALASKA DEPARTMENT	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	5	12/8/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$1,948
														Subtotal = -$1,948

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $97,078 )
2020	2020	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	003	5	7/23/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$97,078
2020	2020	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	004	5	9/25/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2019	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	002	4	6/8/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2019	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	4	11/6/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2019	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	4	3/25/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $97,078

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $375,000 )
2019	2019	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	4	6/27/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$375,000
														Subtotal = $375,000

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $375,000 )
2018	2018	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	3	9/26/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2018	2018	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	3	6/27/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$375,000
														Subtotal = $375,000

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $375,000 )
2017	2017	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE # 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	2	6/26/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$375,000
2017	2016	ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF	410 WILLOUGHBY AVE # 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	1	3/3/2017	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $375,000

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $300,000 )
2016	2016	AK ST DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION	410 WILLOUGHBY STE 303	JUNEAU	AK	99801	JUNEAU	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	1	9/9/2016	NEW	$300,000
														Subtotal = $300,000

Grand Total All Awards = $1,520,130

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Implementation of FDA?s Produce Safety Rule in Alaska through Outreach, Education, Technical Assistance, Inspection, and Enforcement in Partnership with Growers and Stakeholders

Award Number: U18FD005893

ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

OPDIV: FDA

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: KDA (KNOWLEDGE/DEVELOPMENT/APPLICATION)

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