University of Wisconsin-Extension Food Science Program

Our Mission

With commitment to the Wisconsin Idea of sharing the University's resources with people all across the state, Food Science Extension specialists perform applied, integrated food science research and offer training programs in service to individuals throughout the state, around the nation, and internationally. We are globally recognized as a leader in the generation and distribution of research-based food science information for consumers and the food industry.

Food Science Extension specialists offer expert advise in the areas of meat safety, good agricultural practices and fruit and vegetable safety, dairy foods, consumer food safety and health, and food processing.

Our programming is responsive to current and emerging issues of importance to Wisconsin's food industry. We maintain and improve the safety, variety and quality of food products available in Wisconsin and throughout the world.

Extension Food Science Program
Department of Food Science
1605 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-6388