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.

 

DHS / FEMA Awards Center For Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness $5 Million in Grants

 

The Center for Agriculture and Food Security and Preparedness receives additional funding for MGT:332 Training Course

 

DHS Training Courses Announced!

Currently, we have dates scheduled for the following courses:

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MGT 364: Use of a Standard Credentialing Program for Management of an Animal Emergency Response and Recovery

 

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MGT 337: Food Vulnerability Assessment and Preparedness

 

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MGT 332: Agriculture and Food Vulnerability Assessment and Preparedness

 

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PER 259: Sharing Information and Intelligence Related to Food Importation and Transporation

 

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FDA: Special Processes at Retail