Food Security

The Food and Agriculture Sector has critical dependencies with many sectors, but particularly with the following:

• Water and Wastewater Systems, for clean irrigation and processed water

• Transportation Systems, for movement of products and livestock

• Energy, to power the equipment needed for agriculture production and food processing

• Chemical, for fertilizers and pesticides used in the production of crops

Interruption of operations within the sector could potentially devastatingly impact public health and the economy. Several threats and hazards are of significant concern to a nation such as:

• Food Contamination and Disruption (Accidental or Intentional)

• Disease and Pests

• Severe Weather (i.e., Droughts, Floods, and Climate Variability)

• Cybersecurity

Security and resilience for this sector require close collaboration between government and industry.