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Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Food Science

Dr. Stephanie Brown is housed at the SWFREC and facilitates extension programming around the state of Florida in the areas of food safety, food regulations, and food entrepreneurship.

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) changed the way that food businesses throughout the United States approach food safety by shifting the focus from a reactive to proactive approach. Many other federal and state food regulations can also present challenges for Florida food businesses. To support Florida’s food system, Dr. Brown helps develop, implement, and evaluate extension programs that help Florida’s food processors, cottage food operators, and other food entrepreneurs comply with food safety requirements and regulations and build and maintain successful food businesses.

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Stephanie Brown

Dr. Stephanie Brown

State Specialized Agent

Food Science

Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC)
2685 SR 29 North Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 324 - 4805
stephaniebrown@ufl.edu

  • Education
    • Ph.D. Animal Science (Concentration in Food Microbiology and Safety), University of Connecticut, 2024
    • M.S. Animal Science, University of Connecticut, 2018
    • M.S. Food Science, University of Georgia, 2015
    • B.S.A Food Science and Technology, University of Georgia, 2013
  • Professional Experience
    • 2024 - Present
      State Specialized Extension Agent- Food Science, SWFREC, University of Florida, Immokalee, FL
    • 2019 – 2024
      Food Safety Specialist, Food Innovation Center, Oregon State University, Portland, OR
    • 2015 – 2019
      Graduate Research Assistant, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
    • 2013 – 2015
      Graduate Research Assistant, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    • 2011 – 2013
      Microbiology Laboratory Technician, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
  • Publications