Hawaii Roots Food Safety Community Outreach Project

This project will expand on Kokua Kalhi Valley`s (KKV) work toward enabling Hawaii`s small and beginning producers, processors, and wholesalers to enhance the safety of their food products (including complying with FSMA regulations), while maintaining profitability, sustainability, and equity. This project builds upon the success of KKV?s previous Food Safety Outreach Program pilot project, expanding both the reach and content of developed curriculum; utilizing existing participant networks and feedback; and reinforcing culturally-tailored practice with the delivery model.Project objectives include:Conduct a process evaluation with pilot program workshop participants to determine workshop series and delivery methodology improvements in addressing the needs of Hawaii`s small and beginning farmers, processors, and wholesalers.Update current community-based curriculum to reflect new FSMA regulations relevant to target communityDevelop a minimum of 5 specific, locally relevant food commodities or safety issues/practices addressed in the new curriculum based upon feedback provided during the Food Safety Curriculum Development pilot projectDisseminate updated curriculum to at least 150 individuals through on-site trainings; 15 local stakeholder organizations; and 600 individuals through broader implementation throughout Hawaii