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Vermont State Produce Safety Program: Design, Development & Implementation

Award Number: U18FD005897
ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
OPDIV: FDA
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: KDA (KNOWLEDGE/DEVELOPMENT/APPLICATION)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/05/2016
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2022

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Vermont State Produce Safety Program: Design, Development & Implementation - Project Summary/Abstract Project Title: Vermont State Produce Safety Program: Design, Development & Implementation Project Description: The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) will establish a produce safety program to encourage the production of quality, safe fruits and vegetables, ensure producer competitiveness in the marketplace, and assist FDA in implementing the FSMA-mandated, unified partnership approach toward achieving an integrated food safety system. Project Goals: The proposed project will establish and utilize a multi-year strategic plan to identify resources needed to implement a produce safety program aligned with FDA’s Produce Safety Rule (PSR)—including metrics to evaluate its effectiveness—and to develop an inspectional program that meets FDA requirements and promotes public health. This program will include education and training for produce farmers covered under the rule as well as robust training for regulators. Expected Outcomes: The partnerships and plans to emerge from this work will create a federal-state relationship that will leverage the existing and future expertise, knowledge, and resources committed to education and implementation of the PSR in Vermont. Project Objectives: (1) Self-Assessment: conduct a self-assessment of components necessary to create an education and technical assistance and inspectional program. (2) Farm Inventory: establish a mechanism to develop an inventory of Vermont farms subject to the PSR, utilizing relationship development with the produce industry through offering technical assistance, market access, and capital infrastructure support to populate and sustain this inventory. (3) Legal Authority: Evaluate existing regulatory authority related to produce safety and the changes necessary to establish, operate, and maintain a program aligned with the requirements of the PSR. (4) Program Infrastructure: Invest in the sustainable implementation of a program that includes inspection and compliance activities, technical assistance and industry support, producer and regulator training opportunities, and a robust evaluation process. (5) Education, Outreach & Technical Assistance: Promote the development of an educated and informed Vermont produce grower community resulting in knowledge of the Produce Safety Rule and how to achieve compliance. (6) Communication Plan: Develop a communication plan for outreach to industry, partners, and the public about programmatic strategy, implementation efforts, and measurable outcomes. Budget: Year 1: $500,000; Year 2: $725,000; Year 3: $755,000; Year 4: $770,000; Year 5: $875,000 Total: $3,625,000 for the five-year cooperative agreement period


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: 2023 ( Subtotal = -$23,820 )
2023	2020	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	5	11/17/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$23,820
														Subtotal = -$23,820

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2021	2020	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	5	5/24/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $615,263 )
2020	2020	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	004	5	9/25/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2020	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	003	5	7/23/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$615,263
2020	2019	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	4	11/6/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2019	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	002	4	6/8/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2020	2019	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	4	3/23/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $615,263

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $739,150 )
2019	2019	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	4	6/26/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$739,150
														Subtotal = $739,150

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $755,000 )
2018	2018	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	3	6/27/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$755,000
2018	2018	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	3	9/26/2018	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $755,000

Issue Date FY: 2017 ( Subtotal = $725,000 )
2017	2017	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	2	6/26/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$725,000
2017	2017	AGRICULTURE, FOOD & MARKETS, VERMONT AGENCY OF	116 STATE ST	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	001	2	9/15/2017	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $725,000

Issue Date FY: 2016 ( Subtotal = $500,000 )
2016	2016	Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets	116 State Street	MONTPELIER	VT	05620	WASHINGTON	USA	Food and Drug Administration Research	000	1	9/9/2016	NEW	$500,000
														Subtotal = $500,000

Grand Total All Awards = $3,310,593

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Vermont State Produce Safety Program: Design, Development & Implementation

Award Number: U18FD005897

ORGANIZATION: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION

OPDIV: FDA

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

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

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/05/2016

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 06/30/2022

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