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Food and Agriculture

Last Updated: June 30, 2022 | Publication

Food, Agriculture, and Veterinary Defense Fact Sheet

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Food, Agriculture, and Veterinary Defense (FAV-D) project coordinates research and development (R&D) initiatives based on DHS components requirements. Chiefly, to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the intentional or natural introduction of high-consequence threat agents affecting food and agriculture.

Last Updated: April 22, 2022 | Blog

S&T Lab Celebrates a Healthy, Thriving Ecosystem in NYC’s Backyard

The Plum Island Animal Disease Center recently received word that studies of the nearshore waters and seafloor surrounding the lab have found a thriving ecosystem and pristine waters.

Last Updated: March 9, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS S&T’s NBAF Awarded Prestigious LEED Gold Certification

DHS S&T announced that NBAF earned a “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Last Updated: August 31, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Using DNA to Search for the True Origins of Imported Honey

S&T worked with the Borders, Trade, and Immigration Institute Center of Excellence on cutting-edge forensic science to identify the country of origin of imported honey. 

Last Updated: June 17, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Securing Transportation of Ammonia

S&T is studying how anhydrous ammonia behaves during a potential leak or spill, whether accidental or intentional, in order to inform planning efforts in communities across the nation.

Last Updated: May 13, 2021 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Protecting Food from the Farm to Our Plates

S&T collaborates with DHS experts to ensure that the food we eat and our agricultural supply are safe.

Last Updated: February 22, 2021 | Blog

S&T Proactively Preparing for African Swine Fever

With up to a 100 percent mortality rate in pigs, African Swine Fever continues to spread in Asia, Europe and Africa. DHS S&T is meeting this emerging threat now with a newly published Master Question List. 

Last Updated: February 22, 2021 | Press Releases

News Release: S&T Releases New Information Resource to Address African Swine Fever Proactively

S&T released today the ASF Master Question List (MQL), a comprehensive resource that provides an up-to-date authoritative summary of publicly available information about the virus to promote coordinated research and improved emergency response preparedness.

Last Updated: November 23, 2020 | Publication

S&T African Swine Fever Factsheet

African Swine Fever (ASF) is a high-threat foreign animal disease that is highly transmissible and results in up to 100% mortality in swine.

Last Updated: October 9, 2020 | Press Releases

News Release: DHS Awards $193K to Enhance the Visibility of Food Supply Chains

Funding intended to ensure visibility into food supply chains from farm to point of purchase.