| Monthly Events | |
|---|---|
| 11/2/2009 | |
| 8:00AM - 4:30AM | AWR-152: Principles of Preparedness for Agroterrorism and Food Systems Disasters The course goal is to prepare participants with the skills and knowledge
to recognize agroterrorism vulnerabilities. Topics include identifying targets, developing prevention, protection and mitigation strategies, employing the principles of building multi-disciplinary response teams, and identifying the roles of the local, state and federal agencies prior to and during an agricultural or food system disaster. |
| Location | Escambia County Public Safety
6575 North ?W? Street, Pensacola, FL 32505 |
| 11/3/2009 | |
| 1:00PM - 5:00PM | AWR-151 Awareness: Understanding the Dangers of Agroterrorism The course goal is to increase awareness among local and regional emergency
response teams about the potential targets and impacts of agroterrorism. By creating a new alliance among traditional first responders and the agricultural industry, communities can begin to develop plans to mitigate acts of agroterrorism. The course raises awareness about the need to identify and defend against pathogens, chemical and biological contaminants, and other hazards that affect the safety of the foods we eat. The course stresses the importance of responding to incidents of intentional contamination as well as natural disasters using the ?all hazards? approach. |
| Location | Terry L. Rhodes Building, Agricultural Law Enforcement Conference Room
2005 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32399 |
| 11/18/2009 | |
| 8:00AM - 5:00PM | EDEN Food Protection Conference The Issue: When a food advisory, food recall, or other incident develops a level of concern for a food product or food category, it is important that consumers receive clear, accurate, reliable, and science-based information and education.
Overview: This conference will explain and explore the educational needs of consumers and industry before, during and after a food protection event. It will also strengthen current inter-agency coordination and communication efforts. The Conference: Three regional conferences will be offered in 2009: * University of Minnesota -- June 30 * Penn State University -- October 27 - 28 * University of Kentucky -- November 18 - 19 These are being offered with support from Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN), with further support from the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). Participants: Extension professionals, food processors, and individuals from state and federal agencies and organizations with a vested interest in food protection should plan to attend. The goals: By the end of this conference, attendees will be better prepared to understand and participate in food protection education and communication to improve consumer safety while reducing negative industry impact. Participants will have a working knowledge of and be able to identify: * The roles of federal, state and local agencies and organizations * Appropriate consumer actions * Food protection communication issues * The roles for Cooperative Extension and other university experts |
| Location | University of Kentucky (Note earlier conferences at U. Minnesota June 30 and Penn State October 27-28) |
| 11/20/2009 | |
| 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 2009 FACA Conference Annual meeting of Florida Animal Control Association: annual awards, banquet, speakers, seminars, presentations from vendors.
Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) Executive Director Lois Kostroski 13153 North Dale Mabry, Suite 105 Tampa, FL 33618 Office Toll Free 866-303-FACA(3222) |
| Location | Ramada Orlando Celebration,6375 West Irlo Bronson Memorial
Highway Kissimmee, Florida 34747 Phone: (407) 390-5800/(877) 467-5786 |