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Mission
The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) provides ready-to-use, science-based solutions that prevent or minimize fresh produce safety vulnerabilities.
Priorities
- Facilitate new, actionable research
- Become a repository of global research
- Provide communication, outreach and training for industry, research and regulatory communities
Progress Highlights
As of June 2009
- Eleven targeted research projects in progress
- Over $1 million funded
- Currently reviewing proposals for an additional $1 million in funding
- Committed an additional $2 million in recently announced collaborative Request for Proposals
Leadership & Staff
Donors
Initial funding for CPS was provided by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the University of California, the Produce Marketing Association and Taylor Farms. Click here for detailed information on CPS partners.
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