Animal Health & Food Security Policy

National Animal Health and Food Security Policy

At the Intersection of Environment, Animal Agriculture, and Food Security

Washington DC, March 27-31, 2017

Policies for managing risk in food systems from climate variability

William Sischo (WSU)

Decipher the relationship between the policy-making process and laws related to food security, risk in agriculture, and animal agricultural systems.
Describe the relative roles that legislatures, executive agencies, non-governmental agencies, and professional and trade organizations have on national policy formulation.
Distinguish various policy implementation strategies: executive directives, political priorities, legislative and executive strategic planning, operational goal-setting, budget allocation, and dispute resolution.
Differentiate among scientific findings, personal and organizational beliefs, and political agendas as policy is implemented.

Explain the legal authorities of a National government as it relates to food security.
Distinguish various strategies that groups use to inform and influence policy.
Demonstrate a role that the private sector has in enhancing global food security and animal health systems.
Synthesize a policy perspective utilizing a complex knowledge base that includes scientific findings, beliefs, and politics.
Demonstrate an ability to understand the multiple dimensions of policies and synthesize diverse opinions and data to create informed policy.
Present a cogent argument that informs policy that would be understood across a diverse audience.

Value different perspectives on policy and policy-making in different disciplines, cultures and contexts. (Broaden exposure through experiences)
Enhance communication skills for professionals working at the convergence of animal health, public health, and food security.
Expand personal networks with leaders in food security, public health, and agricultural health.