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Our friend Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin, Black Soldier Fly expert extraordinaire, reports on the Eating Insects Athens conference recently held in Athens, Georgia.

Inset: Dr. Florence Dunkel. Main photo: Dr. Craig Sheppard is holding his award flanked by, I’m sorry I don’t know, I would guess, his family? But on the far left is Dr. Jeffery Tomberlin, in the red shirt and big smile. Photos: Jeffery Tomberlin.

There are many items to highlight. The greatest event was the recognition of Dr. Florence Dunkel at Montana State University, and Dr. Craig Sheppard with the University of Georgia. Dr. Dunkel was recognized for her efforts with insects as food, while Dr. Sheppard was recognized for his efforts with the black soldier fly.

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