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Having a food defense plan for your operation can reduce the risk of intentional contamination to your operation and may ultimately benefit your bottom line.

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This glossary spells out abbreviations and acronyms related to food defense.

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The first step in developing a food defense plan is to conduct a vulnerability assessment. The work sheet lists points of potential vulnerability to assess in your operation.

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See a list of references used in development of this food defense guide.

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Managing your food defense plan may include periodic tests and annual reviews to see if the plan is still effectively reducing the risk of intentional contamination or if it needs to be updated to reflect changes in your operation.

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These publications are helpful resources related to food defense, which you may want to refer to when developing your food defense plan.

Food Defense: Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Harm
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Even a mere threat to the food and agriculture sector could cause havoc within the food supply chain and have far-reaching consequences on the economy, human health and consumer confidence.

Rice Sheath Blight Control
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Sheath blight is the most destructive disease Missouri rice growers face. Learn about sheath blight symptoms, causes and control; fungicide use; and scouting in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Cotton Disease and Nematode Management
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Cotton sales are important to the economies of many nations, including the United States. Sales can help balance trade with cotton-buying countries.

Rice Blast Control
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Blast, also called rotten neck, is one of the most destructive diseases of Missouri rice. Learn about rice blast control in this University of Missouri Extension guide.

Growing Black Walnut for Nut Production
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Challenges and Choices: Family Health
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Most women capably juggle their many responsibilities as long as everyone stays healthy. However, when a family member becomes ill, women are faced with that dreaded decision, "Do I stay home or do I go to work?" For many women this becomes a no-win situation.


Challenges and Choices: Emotional Well-Being—Women’s Self-Esteem
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Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. It is an image you create. This is not just one image, but many images. How do you see yourself in your many roles?
Step back and take a look at yourself from a distance by answering the questions in the chart below.

Homebuyer’s Resource Guide: Home Ownership Made Easier
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Do you dream about living in your own home someday?

Cambio de Colores — Latinos in Missouri: Conference Abstracts 2006-2008
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Proceedings of the 2006, 2007, 2008 annual conferences
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The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.


Proceedings of the Symposium on Sustainability in Vineyards and Wineries
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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Practical Horse Psychology
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Spreading Poultry Litter With Lab Analysis But Without Soil Tests
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Managing litter is a primary concern for poultry producers, who need to protect ground and surface water and fulfill regulatory requirements. Learn how to meet these goals by using and managing litter as a fertilizer.