About

University of Idaho’s Food Manufacturing Team, led by Catherine Cantley and Janna Hamlett, includes university faculty, agricultural extension resources, manufacturing extension partner centers (MEP) and internationally recognized contracted partners. Together we bring a broad range of services to the food industry through site visits, needs assessments, onsite project work, onsite training and public courses. University of Idaho Extension offers a wide range of services that can help you grow revenues, improve productivity and performance, and strengthen your global competitiveness. Contact us to schedule a free assessment.

Regulators, retailers and industrial customers require food and dairy processors to adhere to stringent rules or global food safety standards that protect consumers. University of Idaho offers a full suite of services and courses that help processors learn about, get certified in and implement modern food safety standards that improve products, processes and competitiveness.

“As a producer in rural Idaho, we were thrilled to be able to draw upon the knowledge and expertise of food specialists, from the University of Idaho, to help us with our food safety, HACCP and quality programs.”Jerry Hastings, President & GM, PPI

“As a food producer in rural Idaho, we feel very fortunate that we can tap into the knowledge and expertise available through its network of food specialists. Everyone has been unbelievably helpful and really wants to see small farmers like us succeed.”Stacie Ballard, The Big Cheese, Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese