Emergency Preparedness/ Homeland Security, CARTs
New Jersey Homeland Security Website
The $82 billion New Jersey food and agriculture industry is the third largest industry in the state. As animals, animal products, horticulture and food products move over longer distances at a quicker pace, the chances for the spread of disease also increase. One incident of agro-terrorism in certain crops or livestock products can result in great losses of life, consumer distrust, and economic losses, not only to the industry but also to the state.
In order to help keep New Jersey farms, and food products they produce, safe and secure the New Jersey Department of Agriculture is working with the farmers, producers, growers, breeders, and a host of other experts. Together, they actively participate in disease/pest surveillance and laboratory sampling. In addition, they have developed a number of Best Management Practices to help “Keep The Garden State Safe.”
It is up to all of us to incorporated biosecurity and security practices into our daily lives and into the work that we perform.
Homeland Security Guidelines for the Agriculture Sector
Click on the picture to view the poster that was developed as a daily reminder for those working in the Food Sector (Schools, Child and Adult Day Care, TEFAP).
Biosecurity/Security Best Management Practices Poster for Food Sector (English version)
Biosecurity/Security Best Management Practices Poster for Food Sector (Spanish version)
Biosecurity/Security Checklists:
Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsoring Organization
School Food Service
TEFAP Agencies
Click on the picture to view the poster that was developed as a daily reminder for those working in the Animal/ Agriculture Sector (Farmers, Growers, Producers, etc.)
Biosecurity/Security Best Management Practices Poster for Animal/Agriculture Sectors
Biosecurity/Security Best Management Practices Poster for Animal/Agriculture Sectors (Spanish version)
Biosecurity/Security Checklists:
Agriculture Aviation
Animal Feed Industry
Aquaculture Industry
Cattle Industry
Dairy Industry
Equine Industry
Farmstand/Roadside Market
Fertilizer Manufacturer/Distributor Industry
Grain and Forage Producer Industry
Livestock, Poultry Auction
Poultry Industry
Slaughterhouse Industry
Small Ruminant Industry
Swine Industry
Veterinary Hospitals
Wholesale Produce Industry
Zoos, Animal Exhibits, Shows, Fairs and Petting Zoos
Click on the picture to view the poster that was developed as a daily reminder for those working in the Plant Sector (Nursery, landscaping, sod)
Biosecurity/Security Best Management Practices Poster for Plant Sector (English version)
Biosecurity/Security Best Management Practices Poster for Plant Sector (Spanish version)
Biosecurity/Security Checklist:
Horticulture Industry
For more information, Click Here.
Important Links:
The United States Department of Agriculture Homeland Security Page
New Jersey Homeland Security Website
NJ Homeland Security Hotline: 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ
Plain Talk on Protecting Your Livestock: New Jersey's Guides to Protecting Your Livestock in the Event of a Disaster
Plain Talk on Protecting Your Pets: New Jersey's Guides to Protecting Your Pets in the Event of a Disaster
Animal Health Emergency Preparedness
Animal Health Biosecurity
