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Anna Hood

Anna F. Hood, Ph.D.

Extension Professor

Office: 108 Herzer
Email: annah@ext.msstate.edu
Phone: 662-325-3200

Education

  • 1983 Ph.D. Mississippi State University
  • 1979 M.S. Mississippi State University
  • 1974 B.S. Delta State University

Certifications

  • AFDO Seafood HACCP Alliance Train-the-trainer

Extension Major Responsibilities

  • Provides technical assistance to new and/or expanding food processing businesses; training and implementation of food safety programs; interpretation of government regulations related to food processing, and technical support in quality control, product development, and food processing.

Membership

  • Institute of Food Technologists
  • Association of Food and Drug Officials
  • Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists
  • Phi Tau Sigma
  • Gamma Sigma Delta
  • Epsilon Sigma Phi

Awards/Honors

  • Eugene H. Holman Meritorious Service Award, Association of Food and Drug Officials of the Southern States
  • USDA Certificate of Appreciation for HACCP training for Meat and Poultry Industries

Recent Publications

  • Exploring the Potential for New Food Products. Anna F. Hood, et.al. Mississippi State University Extension Service Publication 2170. December 2004.