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My name is Meg Sandy and this year it was my pleasure to intern at the Minor Use Foundation. My position began in March 2023 and was completed in August 2023 granting me five months with the
Passion Fruit Growers in Colombia
Watch this beautiful video of passion fruit grower experiences in Colombia by Avance Pasifloras Colombia. We are proud to partner with Avance Pasifloras to support Colombian passion fruit growers
Minor Use Foundation Announces New Mission and Vision Statements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 30, 2023 RALEIGH, NC – The Minor Use Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce new mission and vision statements that will help govern decision-making over the coming
Farmer Decisions & Implications for Export Markets
Minor Use Foundation Board member Jason Sandahl is a minor-crop farmer in Oregon where he grows cherries, apples, and pears for both domestic and international markets. In this video, Jason explains
The Importance of Specialty Crops to Addressing Global Food Security Challenges
One of the most devastating consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the massive uptick in global food insecurity. Nearly 1/3 of humanity is now considered to be food insecure, about 2.3 billion
Foundation Board Member Helps Food Safety Professionals Demystify Pesticide Residue Risk
Minor Use Foundation Board Member Jason Sandahl recently co-authored an article with Oregon State University food science professor Dave Stone on understanding pesticide residue risk levels for Food
Dr. Ken Samoil Retires as Study Director at the Minor Use Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2022 Today the Minor Use Foundation, Inc. announced that Dr. Ken Samoil plans to step down from his role as study director effective September 30, 2022. “Ken
The IR-4 Project Benefits to Society Go Well Beyond Specialty Crop Support
The IR-4 Project, a publicly funded research entity devoted to supporting specialty crop production in the U.S., announced the results of an economic impact study conducted by the University of
June 2022 Newsletter
Volume 2: Issue 1 | June 2022 Dear Friends, I hope you will be pleased to hear that the Minor Use Foundation continues to grow and deepen engagement with our global stakeholders.