BiodefenseEducation.org: Agroterrorism

Agroterrorism - Tightening up on bioterror

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 11:33:48 GMT

The Australian - The US Food Marketing Institute has partnered with an Australian technology company to help its members meet tough requirements of the US's Bioterrorism Act.

Agroterrorism - Protecting Food From Terrorists

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:13:36 GMT

Christian Science Monitor - A look at what steps the US is taking to protect its food supply.

Agroterrorism - Two reports sound the alarm on animal-borne diseases

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Tue, 19 Jul 2005 11:52:47 GMT

USA Today - Even as animal-borne diseases that can kill humans and wreak economic havoc pose increasing threats to the USA, there's a growing shortage of veterinary experts to meet the challenge and a muddle of agencies responsible for protecting the public.

Agroterrorism - Veterinarians discuss agroterrorism in Minneapolis

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 09:33:45 GMT

Associated Press - Nearly 10,000 veterinarians and other animal-health workers who gathered in the Twin Cities are learning what they could do if terrorists intentionally infect animals with diseases.

Agroterrorism - Agro-terror alert

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Tue, 28 Dec 2004 10:48:21 GMT

Washington Times - Why agroterrorism needs to be taken more seriously.

Agroterrorism - New FDA Rules Aimed at Bioterror Attacks

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 12:45:06 GMT

Associated Press - New rules announced Monday will make it easier to investigate a bioterror attack on the U.S. food supply, though they won't change the underlying problem: the vulnerability of the nation's food.

Agroterrorism - Bioterrorism and the Food Supply

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Wed, 29 Sep 2004 12:13:35 GMT

Directions - A look at how to protect the food supply from terrorists.

Agroterrorism - Terror seen as threat to farmland

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Tue, 24 Aug 2004 12:23:39 GMT

Los Angeles Times - A review of some measures being taken in the U.S. to prevent agroterrorism.

Agroterrorism - The Danger of Agro-terror

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:23:01 GMT

StrategyPage - Does "agricultural terrorism" pose a real threat?

The answer is yes, and not only to the United States and the rest of North America, but to the entire planet.

Agroterrorism - Ridge, Veneman mark launch of food and ag security centers

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Wed, 07 Jul 2004 12:08:30 GMT

CIDRAP - The launching of separate national research centers for food security and foreign animal diseases was hailed by Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman in a ceremony at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis today.

Agroterrorism - Agroterrorism real threat to Nebraska's ag industry

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Sun, 18 Apr 2004 09:44:18 GMT

The Grand Island Independent - A look at the agroterrorist threat to Nebraska.

Agroterrorism - Food safety advocates recommend overhauling inspection system

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 12:07:26 GMT

Government Executive - Despite reassurances from federal officials that the American food supply is among the safest in the world, a number of prominent authorities are urging Congress to revamp the federal food safety inspection system amid growing concerns about both naturally occurring disease and bioterrorism.

Agroterrorism - Invasive Threats to the American Homeland

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:55:28 GMT

US Army War College Parameters - A blueprint for conducting agricultural terrorism against the US.

"Before 11 September 2001, when American leaders prepared for war they envisioned enemies using bombs, tanks, guns, military force, and other traditional armaments. The attacks on that fateful day forever changed the way the United States and the world would view the nature of war. Using four hijacked commercial jetliners, terrorists attacked the United States, killing some 3,000 men and women. This surprise attack was not a symmetric attack, but an asymmetric one. Furthermore, a non-state entity conducted this attack at a relatively low cost of under $500,000. However, that may have been just the beginning. The success of the attack, and the devastation inflicted on the nation at a relatively low cost, will doubtless inspire our adversaries to continue to employ asymmetric methods to threaten and weaken the United States. Among those methods may be the introduction of an invasive species, a disease pathogen, or some other biological threat."

Agroterrorism - Keeping Cows Safe From Terrorism

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Sat, 28 Feb 2004 12:57:24 GMT

Wired - How real is the agroterrorist threat?

Agroterrorism - Outbreak points out vulnerability of U.S. food supply

Michael P. D'Alessandro — Thu, 26 Feb 2004 00:41:39 GMT

Washington Times - An isolated case of mad cow disease and an outbreak of bird flu on U.S. farms indicates the vulnerability of American agriculture to disease - either spread accidentally or intentionally - and the economic disruption that could result.