Monthly Archives: September 2010

It’s National Farm Safety and Health Week

“Every day, the lives of Americans are touched by the hard work and dedication of our Nation’s farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers.  The food they produce through their tireless efforts fuels our Nation, nourishes our bodies, and sustains millions at home … Continue reading

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September is Disaster Preparedness Month

Are you Ready? Do you have a family emergency plan? Would you be OK for 72 hours? Face it: No one wants to deal with an emergency or disaster.  But when seconds count and lives are on the line, knowing … Continue reading

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Traceability Framework

For 2 days at the end of August, almost 200 state veterinarians and livestock industry representatives met in Denver to share suggestions for and concerns about the USDA’s traceability framework, announced in February of this year. The National Institute for … Continue reading

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