Chad Carr

Assistant Professor - Extension Meat Specialist (70% Extension)
Bldg. 459 Shealy Drive
P.O. Box 110910
Gainesville, FL 32611-0910
Phone: (352) 392-2454
Fax: (352) 392-9059
Email: chadcarr@ufl.edu

Chad Carr grew up in Bethpage, TN, 30 miles north of Nashville on a diversified livestock operation which included purebred Hampshire hogs and commercial beef cattle production.  Chad received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science at Oklahoma State University and his PhD in Animal Science at the University of Missouri.  Chad and his wife Cathy live in Micanopy.

His professional duties include serving as coordinator for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP) training to meat and poultry processors in the state of Florida. Additionally, he works to provide educational programs in meat and livestock evaluation to youth and to food service personnel relative to food safety and quality.

Specialties

• USDA Food Regulations
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Systems
• Niche Marketing Programs
• Fresh Meat Quality
• Youth Programs in Meats and Livestock