UMaine Extension welcomes new food scientist, Morning Ag Clips reports
Morning Ag Clips published a University of Maine Cooperative Extension news release about new assistant Extension professor and food scientist, Robson Machado. Machado specializes in food safety that involves local meats, poultry, dairy, fruits and vegetables. His specialty is microbiology with an emphasis in food safety and sanitation, in addition to development and delivery of food-related training opportunities. Machado, who began his role Aug. 8, will have statewide responsibilities in helping Maine farmers and food entrepreneurs develop safe foods, while assisting processors to address changing regulations when commercializing local food and beverage products.