Food safety research and extension efforts in this area capitalize on strengths across many disciplines at Cornell, from on-farm production to processing to consumer education on safe preparation and storage of food.
Providing for the nutritional well-being and safety of NYS residents by helping to ensure an adequate supply of wholesome foods is the overall objective. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 (HSPD-9): Defense of U.S. Agriculture and Food recognizes agriculture as part of the critical infrastructure of the nation and establishes a policy to defend the food and fiber system against terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies.