• Emergency Planning for the Farm 
As part of Michigan's agricultural community, you can take basic precautions that will protect people, the food and water systems, and the environment from chemical and biological contamination.

• Agricultural Emergency Preparedness
To assist local emergency coordinators in providing an emergency plan for animals in their jurisdiction, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Department of Agriculture's Office of the State Veterinarian worked jointly to draft this animal emergency plan template. Find information on agricultural emergency planning, security issues, and pest alerts on Michigan State University Extension's Emergency Management website.

• Introduction to Food Safety
The Michigan Department of Agriculture's (MDA) primary responsibility is assuring the safety and wholesomeness of Michigan's food supply. MDA regularly monitors Michigan's food supply for pesticide residues, micro-organisms, and other substances that would compromise the quality and wholesomeness of the food we eat. Click here to visit their website, which contains important information of food recalls, food safety in the home and outdoors, and training opportunities.

• Foodsafety.gov-Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
Countering Bioterrorism and Other Threats to the Food Supply

• Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide
The American Veterinary Medication Association (AVMA) Emergency Preparedness and Response Guide provides information for preparing and responding to disasters, and for implementation of the AVMA Emergency Preparedness Plan.

• Be Aware Be Prepared
The "Be Aware Be Prepared" campaign was designed through a collaborative effort between the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Milk Producers to help producers better protect their crops, animals, the foods they produce, their economic livelihood, and the food supply.