Participants needed! Focus group

Food Traceability Practices and Training Needs Among the Produce Supply Chain Stakeholders

Hema Lingireddy recently received IRB approval for her Purdue University dissertation study, which focuses on food traceability practices, challenges, and training needs among stakeholders in Indiana’s produce supply chain.

As part of the first phase of the study, she is currently recruiting participants for virtual focus group discussions (45–60 minutes) with produce growers, packers, processors, distributors, food hubs, and other stakeholders involved in produce supply chains. The insights gathered will inform the development of future educational and training resources on food traceability.

Interested individuals can learn more and indicate their interest via the SURVEY link.

Participants who complete a focus group session will receive a $20 digital gift card as a token of appreciation for their time.

If you have any questions, contact Hema via email at hlingire@purdue.edu

Hema Lingireddy

PhD Candidate, Agricultural Sciences Education & Communication
College of Agriculture, Purdue University

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