Joshua Hasty, Ph.D., is a food industry executive with more than 15 years of experience in beef processing, food safety, product development, and commercial innovation. He has led technical, quality, and research teams for some of the world's largest protein companies and has helped develop products and manufacturing systems used across retail, foodservice, and international markets. Through his courses, Joshua combines scientific expertise with practical industry experience to help students understand beef with the confidence of a professional. Whether you're a consumer, food enthusiast, or industry professional, his goal is to give you the knowledge to make smarter decisions and appreciate beef on a whole new level.