Terrorists have political or idealistic goals and are capable of causing extensive damage to agricultural production and processing facilities. Their goals might include undermining public confidence in the safety and reliability of the nationʼs food supply, wreaking large-scale economic havoc, and generating political instability.

Government officials and university scientists are concerned that terrorists could introduce virulent forms of animal and plant diseases or chemical agents into the American agricultural system.

Threats to the local or municipal drinking water supply and power distribution systems are also of concern.

You can deter terrorists' efforts by using good judgment in conducting your farm operation, by being aware of visitors to your farm, and by scouting for unusual crop or animal disorders.

Vigilance is our best defense.