Welcome

 

The Center for Agriculture and food Security and Preparedness (CAFSP) is located at The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville,TN. Founded in October of 2006, the Center is dedicated to assisting the nation to protect its critical infrastructure, including agriculture and the food supply. The Center, under the direction of Dr. Sharon Thompson, combines the expertise of University of Tennessee faculty with other institutions across the country to develop and deliver training programs and conduct research related to agroterrorism, biosecurity, foreign animal diseases, and more. Please see the menu to the left for a complete list of the Center's activities.