Under print quality paper pdf, set the desired quality to an option of your choice. Senate homeland security and governmental affairs committee passed the securing our agriculture and food act, clearing a key hurdle for the bills consideration by the full house and senate. House of representatives homeland security committee and u. Agroterrorism 1 purpose to give the students an appreciation of how agroterrorism can occur in the united states, and how to detect and respond to an agroterrorist attack. The threat of agroterrorism and zoonotic diseases in the united states nct cbrne usa 2016 conference washington dc, united states 31 may 2 june, 2016 introduction the food and agricultural sector is one of the easiest sectors of any nations economy to disrupt. Agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the. Maddies shelter medicine program, university of florida story on page 4. Killing livestock and plants or contaminating food can help terrorists cause economic crises in the agriculture and food industries. Introduce participants to the possibility and threat of agroterrorism and bioterrorism in florida. Us food supply vulnerable to attack bbc article govern kevin, agroterrorism and ecoterrorism. Agroterrorism targeting livestock can be described as the intentional introduction of an animal disease. But the threat is real, and the impact could be devastating. Agroterrorism as a subset of bioterrorism can be defined as the malicious introduction of an animal or plant disease or pests to damage the agriculture and food supply industry of a nation with the aim of generating fear, causing economic losses and undermining social stability. Agroterrorism is the deliberate contamination of livestock, poultry, or crops with the intention of doing harm to the social, economic, and psychological well being of a population and its economy.
Protecting crops through plant biosecurity management this slide show was adapted from a december 2003 presentation by james schoelz, ph. Crs report for congress federation of american scientists. The threat according to the current unclassified literature center for counterproliferation research. Level 1 antiterrorism level i antiterrorism awareness training. You can use these pages as a display or photocopy them onto plastic sheets for. Agroterrorism is a malicious attempt to disrupt or destroy.
Defining law enforcements role in protecting american. Agroterrorism can be defined as a deliberate attempt to use biological agents as weapons against agricultural and foodsupply industries with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, andor undermining social stability. Emerging infectious diseases eids are new, reemerging or drugresistant infections. Strategic partnership program agroterrorism sppa initiative. The adobe flash plugin is needed to view this content. Pdf agroterrorism a threat to the agricultural sector. Ecat the arizona veterinary diagnostic laboratory azvdl in tucson does more than diagnose and treat animal diseases. The spotlight sometimes shines upon the threat of terrorism against the food supply. Written by adam aronson terrorism is a threat we face every day. A subset of bioterrorism, agroterrorism is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease for the purpose of generating fear, causing economic losses, or undermining social stability. Agroterrorism is a subset of the more general issues of terrorism and bioterrorism. The use, or threatened use, of biological to include toxins, chemical, or radiological agents against some component of agriculture in such a way as to adversely. In this context, agroterrorism is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, andor undermining stability.
The threat of an agroterrorist attack can be countered on four levels. Risks, threats and state responses 2 agriculture is a weak link in the nations defense against terrorism. Furthermore, an unusual presentation of clinical signs. The response to an agroterrorism attack requires coordination between federal. Fbi agroterrorism training exercise to be held in seattle. Fbi preventing, detecting, and investigating threats of. Ppt agroterrorism powerpoint presentation free to view id. Based on the course material, examine the potential effects of agroterrorism, as a subset of biological terrorism, on the united states agricultural sector and economy. There are several features of agroterrorism that are considered attractive for terrorists. Agroterrorism, as determined by the federal government, is a part of bioterrorism under the agroterrorism prevention act of 2001 and the agricultural bioterrorism protection act of 2002. The threat of agroterrorism and bioterrorism in florida prevention. In keeping with presidential directive hspd9, the department of homeland security dhs should provide leadership to address the threats of agroterrorism by developing a national law enforcement strategy. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. Most people do not equate terrorist attacks with agroterrorism.
Threats and preparedness summary the potential for terrorist attacks against agricultural targets agroterrorism is increasingly recognized as a national security threat, especially after the events of september 11, 2001. Frontline implications of agroterrorism niaa annual meeting kansas city, mo emerging diseases council april 6, 2016 nevil speer, phd, mba u. It may also take the form of hoaxes, and threats intended to create public fear of such events. Ppt agroterrorism powerpoint presentation free to view.
Fbi international symposium on agroterrorism virtual. Threats and preparedness summary the potential for terrorist attacks agains t agricultural targets agroterrorism is increasingly recognized as a national security threat, especially after the events of september 11, 2001. Agroterrorism is defined as the deliberate introduction of a disease agent, either against livestock or into the food chain, to weaken socioeconomic stability andor generate fear. The executive branch has responded by implementing the new laws, issuing several pr esidential directives, and creating liaison and coordination offices. The threat of agroterrorism and zoonotic diseases in the. Home news press room press releases agroterrorism training exercise to be held in seattle info this is archived material from the federal bureau of investigation fbi website. The effects of an act of agroterrorism might include, animal suffering, loss of.
The threat of agroterrorism and bioterrorism in florida prevention and a coordinated response workbook prepared by. Agroterrorism is the deliberate introduction of a disease agent, either against livestock or into the food chain, for the purposes of undermining stability andor generating fear. Agroterrorism what is the threat and what can be done about it. Department of agriculture, food and drug administration, and the federal bureau of investigation will collaborate with private industry and the states in. The use, or threatened use, of biological to include toxins, chemical, or radiological agents against some component of agriculture in such a way as to adversely impact the agriculture industry or any component thereof, the economy or the consuming public. Agricultural terrorism in the midwest risks, threats. Animal health emergency management system, presentation at the. It also aims to foster a greater understanding about the food and agriculture sector among law enforcement officials to minimize potential communication barriers during an agroterrorism.
Agroterrorism house, senate committees approve agroterrorism bill the u. Veterinary diagnotic laboratories are a useful aid in disease control for veterinarians and producers. The counter agro terrorism research center about us. We have been fortunate so far we have not faced any direct large scale attacks to our food supply. Air travelers, especially, accept security scans and pat downs at airport checkins as a way of life. To date at least five acts of agroterrorism have been documented in the united states and 17 worldwide. Texas department of state health services, agroterrorism. The uited states enjoys a safe, plentaful, and inexpensive food supply, according to dean olsen.
Agroterrorism definition is acts of terrorism intended to damage a countrys agricultural production or food supply. In humans, the presentation of biological agents, both natural and deliberate. Agroterrorism may be a means of using lowtech inexpensive methods to create havoc. Criminal investigation handbook for agroterrorism usda fsis. Amanda hodges, phd, southern plant diagnostic network. The main mission of the international symposium on agroterrorism isa is to protect the food supply worldwide while illustrating the importance of a coordinated effort. The broad areas of agriculture that could provide targets in an agroterrorism event are farm animals and livestock, plant crops, and the food. Agricultural bioterrorism agroterrorism for short the center for food security and public health of iowa state has defined it as. Agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate. An overview canine influenza is a virus that is highly contagious and easily transmitted within a population of dogs such as those housed in shelters. However, compared with the attention focused on such vital nodes as transportation and telecommunications, relatively little.
The countrys awareness and outrage is raised a notch every time there is an incident, such as the recent intentional tainting of infant formula in china, where six. Mass destruction of life human, animal, or plant is. Agroterrorism is a threat to national security and could result in increased human illnesses and deaths, widespread destruction of crops and livestock, and significant economic. See economic impact of a foreign animal disease fad outbreak across the united states, u. Farmland and agricultural facilities in the united states are unevenly monitored, preparations for an agricultural catastrophe are still limited in scope, and regulatory regimes are often sparse. More than 1,000 individuals from 21 different countries have attended past isas, participating in breakout educational sessions and case studies, hearing worldrenowned. Agroterrorism is the deliberate introduction of detrimental agents, biological and otherwise, into the agricultural and food processing system with the intent of causing actual or perceived harm. Congress has held hearings on agroterrorism and enacted laws and appropriations with agroterrorism related provisions. Today i want to talk about what the fbi is doing to prevent, detect, and investigate threats of agroterrorism. How significant a threat do you view agroterrorism as broader subset of biological terrorism.
Safeguarding american agriculture the wisconsin experience. Agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear. Save powerpoint presentations as pdf files office support. A threat to us animal agriculture this paper seeks to address and inform veterinarians about agroterrorism.
Responding to the threat of agroterrorism the belfer center for. Agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, andor undermining. To strengthen americas defense against threats of agroterrorism, the research team developed eight recommendations. Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear terrorism. Agroterrorism definition of agroterrorism by merriamwebster. Follow these instructions to set the print quality of the pdf. Introduction this lesson plan and workbook are designed to be a part of the sart training module for the threat of agroterrorism and bioterrorism in florida prevention and a coordinated response. Agroterrorism is a subset of bioterrorism, and is defined as the deliberate introduction of an animal or plant disease with the goal of generating fear, causing economic losses, andor undermining social stability. Abstract agroterrorism refers to attacks with any of a variety of biological or chemical agents against commercial crops or livestock populations, either as targets in their own right or as.
The challenges posed by the prospect of agroterrorism reach across a number of disciplines and across federal, state, and local agencies and. Powerpoint slides full size the threat of agroterrorism and bioterrorism prevention and a coordinated response powerpoint slides are reproduced fullsize on the following pages. The threat of agroterrorism and bioterrorism in florida. S ince the 911 terrorist attacks, potential vulnerabilities in the nations critical infrastructure have come under increasing scrutiny. Challenge house cmte on homeland security emergency preparedness, response, and. In the powerpoint preferences dialog box, click general.