Food Science Extension

About Us

Food Science Extension includes outreach education programs that support county Extension agents, food entrepreneurs, value-added producers, industry and regulatory stakeholders, and Tennessee youth in 4-H and FFA. 

Through applied research, food safety education, Hygienic Design Laboratory, and our Process Innovation Laboratory we help stakeholders improve their understanding of the science of food, food safety hazards, hygienic design of equipment, thermal processing methods, nutritional labeling, and other state and federal regulatory requirements associated with food manufacturing. 

Our Process Innovation Laboratory provides pH and water activity testing for food products and we can serve as a process authority for acidified food manufacturers. For more information, please click on the “Services” Box below.

We offer online and in-person workshops/courses such as Better Process Control School Course as well as personalized workshops for stakeholders who are interested in improving training of their employees. For more information, click on the “Workshops/Trainings” Box below.