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Book SynopsisAgriculture represents one of America’s critical infrastructures. The second edition of Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security addresses threats to humans including the introduction of anthrax, various poisons, small pox, or salmonella to our food supply. As in the first edition, the author examines the state of our food protection readiness. The battle plan against our food supply is examined and a blueprint for defense is included. From the farm to the highways, readers can examine what the federal government is doing to protect our food supply, as well as study actual cases of domestic–related contamination and terrorism and identify potential targets. Food Supply Protection and Homeland Security presents commonsense methodologies in a straightforward, but engaging manner. It was written in response to the critical needs of food production managers, agricultural managers, students, and anyone with a general interest in the security of their food supply system. Other books in the Homeland Security Series include: ·Energy Infrastructure and Protection and Homeland Security ·Water Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security ·Chemical Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security ·Nuclear Infrastructure Protection and Homeland Security ·Dam Sector Protection and Homeland Security
Table of ContentsContents Preface Prologue 1 Introduction Critical Infrastructure The Ongoing Threat Crazy Sally Is Terrorism in the Barnyard Really Possible? Food and Agriculture Congressional Research Service (CRS): The Agroterrorism Threat Importance of Agriculture in the United States Economic Consequences Farm-to-Fork Food Production and Agroterrorism References and Recommended Reading 2 What is Terrorism —Agroterrorism? Terrorism Agroterrorism Vocabulary Of Hate References and Recommended Reading 3 USDA and Homeland Security U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) USDA Agencies and Offices USDA Homeland Security Efforts APHIS FSIS References and Recommended Reading 4 Bioterrorism Act and the FDA 21 CFR Part 170.3 Food for Human Consumption Definitions Title III Subtitle A—Protection of Food Supply Animal Pathogens Plant Pathogens FDA Food Safety and Security Progress: A 10-Point Program The 10-Point Program Bottom Line on FDA’s Approach to Protecting Our Food Supply References and Recommended Reading 5 Foot-and-Mouth Disease: The Primary Threat Introduction References and Recommended Reading 6 USDA: Pre-Harvest Security Guidelines Food Safety and Food Defense Farm Security Insider Threat Vulnerability Physical Asset Monitoring and Control Devices Security Plan Guidance—Voluntary Checklist Farm Security Resources and References References and Recommended Reading 7 From Farm-to-Fork: Transportation Issues Management Practices General Guidelines for Drivers General Guidelines for Companies References and Recommended Reading 8 Modified FDA Bad Bug Book Pathogenic Bacteria Enterovirulent Escherichia Coli Group (EEC Group) Parasitic Protozoa and Worms Viruses Natural Toxins Other Pathogenic Agents Classification Kingdoms of Life Bacteria, Protozoa and Viruses: The Basics “Bad Bugs” References and Recommended Reading Appendix—Definition of Terms
