EXTENSION DISASTER EDUCATION NETWORK(EDEN) AGROSECURITY RESOURCES FOR USE WITH LOCAL EXTENSION PROGRAMMING
Agricultural Issues
Curt Emanuel
EXTENSION EDUCATOR
PURDUE EXTENSION, Boone COUNTY
Lebanon
Abstract
The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is the premier provider of disaster education resources delivered through the Land Grant University System. EDEN resources and materials have been developed with the understanding that all disasters are local and are designed to enhance local mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts in communities by utilizing the land-grant university system in the development and delivery of programs and resources. This presentation will discuss EDEN agrosecurity resources and their uses in Extension programming. While several resources will be mentioned, the core of this session will focus on the “Animal Agrosecurity and Emergency Management Course.” This peer-reviewed program was developed by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Kentucky that included experts from the following fields: disaster and emergency preparedness and agroterrorism, animal and food science, veterinary medicine, public health and epidemiology, Land Grant Regulatory Services milk and feed programs, biosystems and agricultural engineering, community and economic development, Extension field programs, and distance education and online course design. The program includes eight lessons designed to provide participants with the knowledge and tools to protect animals and livestock and ensure a safe food and fiber supply. The course is available online and is intended for producers, agribusiness operators and emergency responders. Session attendees will receive a CD with lessons and instructions on how to access the online course and additional downloadable program materials.
Authors: Emanuel, C.
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Emanuel, C. Extension Educator, Purdue Extension, Clinton County, Indiana, 46041