Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin-Extension

Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Extension

Food Industry Team


updated 11/13/08

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The Wisconsin FIRST (Food Industry Research, Service and Training) Team will help Wisconsin's food processors keep pace in an ever more competitive food industry.

FOOD INDUSTRY RESEARCH, SERVICE AND TRAINING (FIRST) PROGRAMS IN WISCONSIN

The Wisconsin FIRST Team will support the efforts of Wisconsin's varied food processing sectors by:

  • Conducting applied research on food processing, food chemistry, food microbiology and sanitation that is immediately of use to food processors,
  • Assisting food processors in solving problems they encounter in their operations, and
  • Providing needed training to food processing industry employees of all ranks and educational backgrounds.

WHO WE ARE

Team Leader

  • Scott Rankin

Coach

  • John Shutske

Members

  • Barbara Ingham, UW-Madison
  • Steve Ingham, UW-Madison
  • Teryl Roper, UW-Madison
  • P. C. Vasavada, UW-River Falls
  • William Wendorff, UW-Madison

CONTACT

Team Leader
Scott Rankin
UW-Madison / Extension dairy processing specialist
(608) 263-2008

Team Coach
Gregg Hadley
UW-River Falls / Farm Financial Management Specialist
(715) 425-3188

FOR TEAM MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES

Planning and Results System