Explain threats to food and animal feed processing and manufacturing.

Explanation should include

  • lack of proper supply chain management (SCM) for livestock feed products
  • computer tracking system failures
  • feed ingredients from countries with a high threat of disease agents.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How could disruption of agricultural exports threaten economic security?
  • How could someone take advantage of the dependence on unscreened seasonal workers to gain access to the food supply?
  • What is nonrepudiation, and how does it help secure chain of custody?
  • How could disruption of computer tracking systems lead to distribution failure?
  • How is a fresh produce supply chain currently monitored? Where are the gaps in the system?