Defending the safety of our food supply through education
FPE is collaborative multi-institution public and private partnership within the DHS National Center for Food Protection and Defense. Resources are provided to enhance our nation's intellectual capacity to prepare for, protect, respond to and recover from incidences of intentional contamination of our food supply.
Topic(s): Sociology, Anthropology & Culture.
This paper focuses on the goals of agroterrorism, possible groups engaged in this type of terrorism, the consequences of such actions, features of an attack, how technology will change the threat of terrorism, what states are most at risk, and how agroterrorism might be deterred.
Author: Mark Wheelis, University of California, Davis
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fas.org/bwc/agr/agwhole.htm
This presentation defines agroterrorism, the probabilities & likelihood of agroterrorism incidents, costs associated with prevention, response and recovery, history of agroterrorism, and potential solutions.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/eden/educators/Edsagroterrorism.ppt
This document is intended for use by Purdue Extension educators to share with local law enforcement and community leaders. This paper looks at the possible costs associated with agroterrorism, addresses the history and possibility of an incident, and shares some recommendations for countering agroterrorism.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/eden/disasters/agro/Agroterrorism.doc
Offered as the beginning of an on-going discussion for educators considering biosecurity outreach opportunities. Areas covered include understanding extension's role in your state and region, key partnerships to be formed before an event, working with the media, and cataloging available resources.
Author: Purdue Extension
Format: Online
URL: http://www.ces.purdue.edu/eden/educators/biosecurity/index.html
Explanation of what conditions citizens might encounter in the event of a terrorist attack. Includes information on preparing for & mitigating cyber attacks, explosions, & chemical & biological attacks, & nuclear & radiological attacks.
Author: Mississippi Department of Homeland Security
Format: Online
URL: http://www.homelandsecurity.ms.gov/citizen_info.html
Efforts to combat crop bioterrorism have focused more on prevention than on preparation. In an attempt to better balance prevention and preparedness efforts, this white paper offers immediate, near-term, and long-term recommendations for investments in infrastructure and resources that will protect plant health.
Author: Public Policy Board of the American Phytopathological Society
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.apsnet.org/members/ppb/PDFs/CropBiosecurityWhitePaper5-03.pdf
Four major approaches to public health problems: psychosocial, economic, community and policy. Lessons provide overview of theory/implementation. Small groups provide opportunity to practice skills.
Author: University of Minnesota
Format: Classroom
URL: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/index.php
Provides insights into educating kids about terrorism or disaster events. Includes footnotes on research in this area.
Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Format: Online
URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the quest for peace. It traces major issues in the field of peace studies and introduces a variety of strategies to achieve peace. Students are encouraged to explore the numerous dimensions of violence and the prospects for peace in our world today. It is hoped that by gaining a deeper understanding of the global dialogue on the meaning of peace, students will be able to participate in creative thinking about how humankind might build societies based on non-violence, social, political, and economic well-being, social justice, and ecological balance.
Author: Ohio State University
Format: Classroom
URL: http://psweb.sbs.ohio-state.edu/International/pdf/autumn.pdf
The handbook is intended to help victims of terrorism understand their reactions to an act of mass violence. The handbook describes the emotional responses to terrorism and suggests practical coping ideas to help victims begin to heal.
Author: Office for Victims of Crime
Format: PDF file
URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/publications/infores/cat_hndbk/NCJ190249.pdf
This presentation examines the difficulties in changing behaviors, the pattern of disease rates, factors that influence disease, and strategies for prevention.
Author: Supercourse
Format: Powerpoint presentation
URL: http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec8251/index.htm
Examples of ways that citizens can volunteer to your community & your family more prepared.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/be_prepared/volunteer.asp
Information designed to provide basic information describing terrorism, agroterrorism & bioterrorism.
Author: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Format: Online
URL: http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/asp/terror_other/index.asp
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