Food & Agriculture Sector Symposium

Interconnected Infrastructure Sectors and Information Sharing Dan Frazen Agriculture Emergency Coordinator /Colorado Department of Agriculture, USA

Holli Tietjen-Hale Director of Emergency Management /Texas Animal Health Commission

Marshal Wilson Co-Director /Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center

Safeguarding sectors of the economy from emerging threats Robert Crane Program Executive – Public Sector, Energy Security and PNT /Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University

The Food & Agriculture Sector faces a myriad of threats and risks. Climate change, natural disasters, criminals, and geopolitical tensions can disrupt food production and distribution; having cascading effects on economies. Additionally, cyberattacks and supply chain vulnerabilities pose significant challenges to food and national security. To mitigate these risks, robust measures are essential, including: sustainable farming practices, resilient supply chains, critical infrastructure protection initiatives, and effective risk management strategies.