Multi-State Partnership for Security
in Agriculture
Ensuring America’s agricultural system is secure, its citizens are safe, and its economy is strong.
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ABOUT US
The Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture (MSP), commonly referred to as the Partnership, formed
in August 2003 as a collaboration of State Departments of Agriculture, State Veterinarians, Animal Health
Departments, Homeland Security Advisors, and Emergency Management Divisions. Membership has grown to
include Food Safety and Public Health representatives and Academic Institutions. The 15 member-states
recognize that an agricultural disaster (natural or man-made) could have regional, national, and global effects.
The Partnership mission is to collaborate, share information and prevent duplication of effort between states on
emergency preparedness and response initiatives. MSP produces tools that assist states, stakeholders and
producers in addressing challenges involved in securing the agriculture sector.
Achievements include development of risk and crisis communication materials, emergency planning templates
(crop, livestock, and food processing), business continuity strategies and exercises to ensure the viability of
agriculture systems during emergencies. State-to-state networking enhances efficient response and resource
management during an agriculture incident.