Presidential Directive
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 9 (HSPD-9)
Signed: January 30, 2004
Defense of United States Agriculture and Food “establishes a national policy to defend the agriculture and food system against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.” Fulfilling the policy requires recognition of important agriculture and food infrastructure and ensuring their protection; development of mechanisms that provide early warning to threats; reduction of weaknesses during production and processing; enhancement of both product screening procedures; and response and recovery.
