William C. Hurst

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Dr. William Calhoun Hurst is an Extension Specialist and Professor of

He is credited with developing the first national

Food Safety Certification Program with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and other entities.[2]

His development of the first

HACCP) short course for the fresh produce industry is recognized internationally, and his development of Georgia's GAPs Food Safety Program is regarded as a model for other states in the country that are working to establish similar programs.[2]

In 2001, the Southeastern Food Processors Association established a scholarship at the University of Georgia in Hurst's name. He is also the 2004 recipient of the

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