November 1, 2007
Please note that this CSREES integrated program has in the past funded
projects related to aquatic food production, processing, and other
issues related to these aquatic food products.
Regards,
Gary Jensen, National Program Leader for Aquaculture, CSREES
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The CSREES National Integrated Food Safety Initiative supports food
safety projects that demonstrate an integrated approach to solving
problems in applied food safety research, education, or extension. This
Initiative requests integrated research, education, and extension
applications that address a broad spectrum of food safety concerns -
from on-farm production, post-harvest processing, and distribution, to
food selection, preparation, and consumption. Various models for
integration of applied research, education, and extension will be
considered for funding. Applications describing multi-state,
multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multifunctional activities
are encouraged. A single university may apply for a grant, but the
university must demonstrate significant collaboration with various
agencies or organizations within the host state. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to assemble project teams that include those with expertise
in research, extension, and/or education. All members of the project
team should be involved in the development and writing of the
application.
The National Integrated Food Safety Initiative creates opportunities for
new collaborations between individuals and institutions in an effort to
address problems in new ways and/or improve communication with high
risk, under-served, or hard-to-reach audiences. In order to fully
realize these potential benefits, CSREES strongly encourages applicants
to develop applications describing integrated activities that include
collaboration with 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, 1994 Land-Grant
Institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, and/or other institutions
that serve high risk, under-served, or hard-to-reach populations.
Collaborations with local, state, and/or Federal governments,
professional associations, public or private organizations, and/or
international entities are also strongly encouraged.
For more details on the FY 2008 Request for Applications go to:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/08_food_safety.doc
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