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PIADC Science Program Fact Sheet

DHS S&T's PIADC Science Program, established in 2005, executes a broad portfolio of projects related to the prevention, protection, and mitigation of transboundary animal disease. The goal of the DHS PIADC Science Program is to prevent the introduction of—and provide tools to counter threats posed by—transboundary animal diseases to North America.

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DHS Completes Construction, Commissioning of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility

DHS has completed the construction and commissioning of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas.

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It’s Time to Talk about Food and Agriculture Security

On National Agriculture Day, we’re spotlighting how S&T is protecting the nation against current and emerging threats.

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Food and Agriculture Defense

S&T’s Food & Agriculture Defense Matrix Team conducts research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) on technologies, techniques, procedures, and capabilities necessary to protect U.S. food and agriculture from agricultural pests and crop diseases; transboundary animal diseases; intentional or unintentional occurrences of food contamination or adulteration; natural, accidental, or intentional biothreats which may present harm to animals or plants; and other high-consequence events that pose a risk to homeland security.

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DHS Fact Sheet on National Security Memorandum-16

On November 10, President Biden signed National Security Memorandum-16 (NSM-16) on Strengthening the Security and Resilience of United States Food and Agriculture. The NSM assigns key roles to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) related to overall strategic guidance and enhancing national unity of effort

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DHS to Stabilize its Historic Lighthouse on Plum Island

The historic Plum Island Light Station is undergoing a project led by DHS S&T, to stabilize its structure and prevent further deterioration. 

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S&T Seeks Information on Scientific Capabilities for Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense

DHS S&T released an RFI seeking capabilities for scientific support for the S&T Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Defense (FAV-D) Program, including laboratory and vivarium space, IT infrastructure, as well as subject matter expertise.

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Technologically Speaking…

DHS Science and Technology Directorate launches the Technologically Speaking podcast, a collection of personal accounts and the stories behind the science. 

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A Very Nasty Insecticide You Don't Want in Your Food

This wide-ranging and enthralling episode, hosted by S&T’s John Verrico, features Jessica Cox, Program Manager for Chemical Threat Characterization at the Chemical Security Analysis Center. Jessica kicks off the first season of the podcast, delving into food safety vs. food defense.

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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.