Extending Knowledge on Biosecurity in Small-scale and Backyard Systems in the United States

Authors

Juliette Di Francesco, University of California, DavisFollow
Amber Itle, Animal Services Division, Washington State Department of AgricultureFollow
Craig McConnel, Washington State UniversityFollow
Ragan Adams, Colorado State UniversityFollow
Roselle Busch, University of California, DavisFollow
Richard Van Vleck Pereira, University of California, DavisFollow
Terry W. Lehenbauer, University of California, DavisFollow
Beatriz Martínez-López, University of California, DavisFollow
Alda F. A. Pires, University of California, DavisFollow

Volume

61

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.03.09

Abstract

The number of small-scale and backyard operations has increased in the United States during the past decade, but there is currently a lack of outreach efforts and readily-available educational materials targeting these farming systems. We developed a webinar series on biosecurity to provide training for small-scale and backyard producers, and training tools that can be used by local veterinarians and extension educators to disseminate knowledge and consistent recommendations more effectively. Fewer people attended the webinars than registered, suggesting a gap between interest in biosecurity and commitment to the topic. Participants in the webinar series reported a high level of satisfaction and a significant increase in knowledge.

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Recommended Citation

Di Francesco, J., Itle, A., McConnel, C., Adams, R., Busch, R., Pereira, R. V., Lehenbauer, T. W., Martínez-López, B., & Pires, A. F. (2024). Extending Knowledge on Biosecurity in Small-scale and Backyard Systems in the United States. The Journal of Extension, 61(3), Article 9. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.03.09