What is the W-9?
Form W-9 is the Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certi
Principal Investigator: Vasudha Sharma
Principal Investigator: Christian Lenhart
What is your educational training and background?
I have a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota, and I am an alumnus of the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) Fellowship Program.
How did you end up in a food safety career?
I have been involved in agriculture my entire life. I have seen the importance of food safety and quality to consumers and wanted to do my part to ensure a wholesome food supply while still working closely food producers.
What is your favorite part about working for the Drug Residue Prevention Program?
I enjoy learning new things from my great coworkers. This is truly a collaborative group, and we make each other better at our jobs every time we meet.
What is the best piece of advice you have for livestock producers working with antibiotics?
You can’t get where you want to go if you don’t know where you’ve been. Recordkeeping, especially regarding antibiotic use, can add value both to the quality of food you produce and your farm’s bottom line.
Bob Leuer, MS - Drug Residue Advisor
What is your educational training and background?
I have a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota, and I am an alumnus of the International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI) Fellowship Program.
How did you end up in a food safety career?
I have been involved in agriculture my entire life. I have seen the importance of food safety and quality to consumers and wanted to do my part to ensure a wholesome food supply while still working closely food producers.
What is your favorite part about working for the Drug Residue Prevention Program?
I enjoy learning new things from my great coworkers. This is truly a collaborative group, and we make each other better at our jobs every time we meet.
What is the best piece of advice you have for livestock producers working with antibiotics?
You can’t get where you want to go if you don’t know where you’ve been. Recordkeeping, especially regarding antibiotic use, can add value both to the quality of food you produce and your farm’s bottom line.
