1. Plant and Food Biosecurity??? February 3, 2015 – Las Cruces, NM

2. This document was prepared under a sub-grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Points of view or opinions expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or the State of New Mexico.

3. Co-Direct the Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center SW District Department Head Cooperative Extension Service Tom Dean

4. To facilitate agriculture, consumer and environmental collaboration, engagement and awareness by providing educational programs, planning, training and exercising to ensure the wellness of the whole community in the southwest borderland and beyond.

5. Food-Related Considerations Annually – 48 million sick 1 in 6 Americans – 128,000 hospitalized – 3,000 deaths – Billions of dollars in losses Module 4: Slide 5 USDA

6. The Food Continuum Module 4: Slide 6 Farm Processing Warehousing Environment (Air, Water, Soil) Retail Markets Domestic and International Tables Consumption Transportation Borders

7. Biosecurity Biosecurity is measures taken to protect the: – Economy, – Environment, – Social amenity, and – Human health from negative impacts.

8. Biosecurity for you???

9. Speak the Same Language… Food Protection Food Safety Food Defense Food Security FDA/CFSAN

10. Food Safety prevent unintentional contamination FDA/CFSAN Food protection is :

11. Food Defense Food protection is : prevent intentional contamination FDA/CFSAN

12. Food Security reliable availability of a sufficient quantity FDA/CFSAN Food protection is :

13. 3- to 5-day food supply available on-shelf Food travels ≈ 1,500 – 2,500 miles from farm to table Typically eat food from 15 different countries per day We want it now and ready to eat

14. Plant Related IndustryFederal State and Local State plant regulatory officials, state departments of agriculture, extension agents, law enforcement USDA APHIS – PPQ, US Customs and Border Protection Growers, transporters, wholesalers

15. Biosecurity A five step approach

16. Step #1 One person responsible for the biosecurity plan

17. Step #2 Develop organized list of contacts

18. Step #3 Training

19. Step #4 Determine your vulnerabilities Know your risks

20. Understanding Vulnerability and Risk Accidental Adulteration Terrorism All Hazards Disgruntled Intentional

21. Step #5 Mitigate: Reduce Your Risk

22. Document Everything

23. “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!” 1-575-646-7243 http://homelandsecurity.nmsu.edu

24. Food Protection Alliance meeting - March 5-6, 2015 Alb. @ Sheraton Airport Hotel Temporary Food Establishment course – April 15, 2015 Albuequerque