Florida SART - State Agricultural Response Team
Coordinating Disaster Response for
Animals and Agriculture
Coordinating Disaster Response for
Animals and Agriculture
Coordinating Disaster Response for
Animals and Agriculture
Coordinating Disaster Response for
Animals and Agriculture
Coordinating Disaster Response for
Animals and Agriculture
Coordinating Disaster Response for
Animals and Agriculture
Coordinating Disaster Response for
Animals and Agriculture
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SART is a multiagency coordination group consisting of governmental and private entities dedicated to strengthening all-hazard disaster response capabilities through partnerships. Florida SART will support an effective and coordinated incident response for the animal and agricultural sectors in the state of Florida.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is to safeguard the public and support Florida's agricultural economy by:
Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs;
Protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and providing consumer information;
Assisting Florida's farmers and agricultural industries with the production and promotion of agricultural products; and
Conserving and protecting the state's agricultural and natural resources by reducing wildfires, promoting environmentally safe agricultural practices, and managing public lands.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
LeiAnna Moorhead
Emergency Programs Manager
ECO for ESF 17 (Animals and Agriculture) and
Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART)
Division of Animal Industry
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(850) 410-0920 Office
(850) 251-2841 Cell
(850) 410-0957 Fax
LeiAnna.Moorhead@fdacs.gov
Josh Wells
Government Analyst I
ESF 17 (Animals and Agriculture) and Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART)
Division of Animal Industry
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(850) 410-0902 Office
(850) 321-9830 Cell
(850) 410-0957 Fax
Joshua.Wells@FDACS.gov
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
For additional information, please visit http://www.FDACS.gov
MISSION STATEMENT:
The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is a federal-state-county partnership dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Saqib Mukhtar
PO Box 110210
1020 McCarty Hall D
Gainesville, FL 32611-0201
(352) 392-1761
smukhtar@ufl.edu
Angela Lindsey
PO Box 110310, UF/IFAS
3014 McCarty Hall D
Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
(352) 273-3552
ablindsey@ufl.edu
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
A statewide organization dedicated to teaching,research and extension.
Faculty located in Gainesville and at 13 Research and Education centers and Extension Offices in each of the state's 67 counties.
A partnership in food and agriculture, and natural and renewable resource research and education, funded by state, federal and local government, and by gifts and grants from individuals, foundations, government and industry.
Contact Person:
Dr. Saqib Mukhtar
Associate Dean for Extension
MISSION STATEMENT:
USDA's Farm Service Agency is a clearinghouse of information and services about farm programs for citizens and for FSA's current and potential business partners. It's designed to empower citizens and business partners by giving them what they want, when they want it, in ways that make sense to them, so they can solve their own problems and achieve their objectives.
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
Contact Person:
Christy Marshall
State Executive Director
USDA Farm Service Agency
Florida/US Virgin Islands State Office
4500 NW 27th Avenue, Bldg D-1
Gainesville, FL 32606-6611
Phone (O): (352) 379-4523
Cell (C): (352) 816-1191
Email: Christy.Marshall@usda.gov
Website: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/fl/
MISSION STATEMENT:
"Protecting American agriculture" is the basic charge of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and the public health.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Kathleen Hartman
1408 24th Street, SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5230 Ext:119, Fax: 813-671-5234
kathleen.h.hartman@aphis.usda.gov
Tamara Voorhees
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 644-3307
Tamara.Voorhees@usda.gov
Casey Mitchell
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 316-2383
Casey.M.Mitchell@usda.gov
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
Hartman address/contact info:
Kathleen H. Hartman, MS, DVM, PHD
1408 24th Street, SE
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 671-5230 Ext:119
813-671-5234 (fax)
(813) 477-7019 (cell)
kathleen.h.hartman@aphis.usda.gov
For fish health issues: www.focusonfishhealth.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation's mission is to increase the net income of farmers and ranchers, and to improve the quality of rural life.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Geoffrey Patterson
Assistant Director-Agricultural Policy
(352) 384-2633
Geoffrey.Patterson@ffbf.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
We work to advance the veterinary medical profession, promote animal health and well-being, and protect public health.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Terry Clekis
5012 State Road 64 East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 745-1513 , Fax 941 746 0515
tclekis@gmail.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
The UF College of Veterinary Medicine provides expertise in large, exotic and small animal patient care as well as provides technical expertise in disease outbreak identification and response.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Dr. Larry Garcia
PO Box 100126
Gainesville, FL 32610-0126
(352) 294-4499
garciln@ufl.edu
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
The CVM responds with technical experts, in addition to the VETS team, which provides large and small animal patient care, damage assessment, logistical support, and large animal technical rescue. Team members provide training in these areas, in addition to ICS.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Florida Animal Control Association is to improve the methods and standards of the animal control and protection profession throughout Florida, to inform the public of the true nature and importance of the work performed by animal control and protection organizations, to cooperate with the other public agencies dealing in animal control and protection, to promote local and state animal related regulations and laws, to provide assistance to local animal control and protection organizations, to assist state agencies and local animal control and protection organizations in disaster planning and post-disaster operations, and to promote justice and equity in the enforcement of animal control and protection laws.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Paul Studivant
130 N.Stratton Road
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(904) 209-0748, Fax (904) 209-6191
pstudivant@sjcfl.us
MISSION STATEMENT:
To promote and protect the future of Florida's nursery and landscape industry.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Talmadge Coley
1533 Park Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-7994
Tcoley@fngla.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
To promote the safety and well-being of all animals who are or may be adversely affected during a disaster.
Ensuring the safety and wholesomeness of food and other consumer products through inspection and testing programs;
To respond to the needs of those who provide emergency and supportive care to animals during all phases of a disaster.
To promote the inclusion of the animal component in all federal, state, and local government disaster plans, and those developed by the general public, by engaging in an ongoing process of proactive education and mutual awareness of the needs of animals in disasters.
To encourage cooperation with other animal protection organizations, veterinary associations, disaster relief agencies, and government officials.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Laura Bevan
1624 Metropolitan Circle - B
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 508-2482, Fax 850-386-4534
lbevan@hsus.org
Southern Plant Diagnostic Network
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Carrie Harmon
PO Box 110680
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 392-3631 EXT:254 , Fax 352-392-6532
clharmon@ufl.edu
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Florida Cattlemen's Association is devoted entirely and exclusively to promoting and protecting the ability of cattlemen members to produce and market their products.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dusty Holley
Director of Field Services
P. O. Box 421929 Kissimmee,
FL 34742
(407) 846-6221
dusty@floridacattlemen.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Florida Association of Kennel Clubs, Inc. (FAKC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of animals, especially pure bred dogs. It is a "Club of Clubs", with its members being dog clubs throughout the State of Florida which are affiliated with the American Kennel Club (AKC). The FAKC has no individual members.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Judy Seltrecht
2701 Centerview Place
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 843-5145
Jseltrecht123@gmail.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Wildlife Services (WS) is to provide Federal leadership in managing problems caused by wildlife. WS recognizes that wildlife is an important public resource greatly valued by the American people. By its very nature, however, wildlife is a highly dynamic and mobile resource that can damage agricultural and industrial resources, pose risks to human health and safety, and affect other natural resources. The WS program carries out the Federal responsibility for helping to solve problems that occur when human activity and wildlife are in conflict with one another.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Jeremy Butts
2820 East University Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 448-2136
jeremy.d.butts@aphis.usda.gov
MISSION STATEMENT:
To promote and defend the responsible use of plant nutrients and crop protection products in Florida.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Mary Hartney
P.O. Box 587
Bartow, FL 33831-0587
(863)686-4827
mhartney@ffaa.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Kara Hooker
620 S Meridian Sst
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 488-6253
kara.hooker@myfwc.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
The ASPCA's mission, as stated by Henry Bergh in 1866, is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States."
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Clint Ganus
(929) 637-2423
Clint.Ganus@aspca.org
Susan Anderson
(360) 356-2980
Susan.Anderson@aspca.org
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
(Founded in 1866, the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is the first humane organization established in the Americas and serves as the nation's leading voice for animal welfare. One million supporters strong, the ASPCA's mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. The ASPCA, which is headquartered in New York City, offers a wide range of programs, including a mobile clinic outreach initiative, its own humane law enforcement team, and a groundbreaking veterinary forensics team and mobile animal CSI unit. For more information, please visit http://www.aspca.org.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association is a non-profit agricultural trade organization whose mission is to enhance the business and competitive environment for producing and marketing fruits, vegetables and other crops.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Mike Aerts
800 Trafalgar Ct.
Maitland, FL 32751
(321) 214-5200 , Fax 321-214-0210
mike.aerts@ffva.com
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
Main office
P.O. Box 948153
800 Trafalgar Court, Suite 200
Maitland, FL 32794-8153
(321) 214-5200, Fax: 321-214-0210
Tallahassee office
P.O. Box 1110
Tallahassee, FL 32302
(850) 521-0455, Fax: 850-521-0456
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Florida State Animal Response Coalition (FL SARC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to all-hazard disaster preparation, planning, training, response and recovery during animal emergencies. The FL SARC program trains participants to facilitate a safe and efficient response to animal emergencies on the local, state and national level. FL SARC team is recognized (organized) under the auspices of Florida state and local emergency management utilizing the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS).
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Shelly Thayer
Executive Director
5850 Brannen Road, S.
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 577-4605
Sthayer@spcaflorida.org
Jeremy Hillengas
5850 Brannen Road, S.
Lakeland, FL 33813
(941) 526-2756
jhillengas@spcaflorida.org
flsarc@spcaflorida.org
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
FLSARC is a coalition of individuals, groups and businesses local and/or national in scope with the desire to plan, train, practice and respond to animal emergencies in Florida.
FLSARC provides leadership, training guidance and direction to those individuals, groups and businesses wishing to respond to animal events in Florida.
For more information and how to get involved, contact our Planning Manager at planning@flsarc.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
Improve, encourage, and support the development of veterinary technicians by promoting professionalism, ethical behavior, education, and public awareness.SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Dewey Maddox
President, Florida Veterinary Technician Association (FVTA)
581705 White Oak Road
Yulee, FL 32097
904-225-3385
dmaddox@white-oak.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Danielle Stanek
4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin A-12
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 245-4117
Danielle.stanek@flhealth.gov
MISSION STATEMENT:
We provide quality dairy products and premium levels of service to our customers and members while continuing to seek efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Ray Egan
Director of Member Services and Sustainability
1950 SE Co HWY 484
Belleview, FL. 34420
(561)516-2165
regan@southeastmilk.org
MISSION STATEMENT:
To create the science needed for responsible aquaculture development in the United States.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Geno Evans
1195 E. Washington Ave
Pierson, FL 32180
(386) 547-5066
Geno@evansfishfarm.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization representing AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums and related AZA-certified facilities dedicated to the advancement of animal welfare, environmental awareness, and global conservation.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Tim Tetzlaff
1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd.
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 262-5409 x122
Ttetzlaff@napleszoo.org
Rex Agonoy
(904) 757-4463 x156
agonoyz@jacksonvillezoo.org
Michael Malden
Office: (786) 798-4827
Cell: (352) 318-7558
Michael.Malden@miamidade.gov
MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide veterinary students and practitioners with the specialized knowledge and skills to prevent and heal the medical and emotional wounds of sheltered animals, to improve community safety nets for access to needed care for marginalized animals and families, and to promote the best outcome for every at-risk animal. This mission is delivered through the following core strategies:
- Education of veterinary students and practitioners in the problems of homeless animals, population-level and individual animal care in shelters, and community programs that reduce the number of animals needing intervention by shelters.
- Advanced training of residents, interns, and fellows to become experts and future leaders in the shelter medicine specialty field.
- Outreach field services to support shelters with proactive strategies for protecting the health and well-being of their organization's animals and personnel and emergency interventions such as disease outbreaks, large-scale cruelty cases, and disaster response.
- Research to develop and disseminate new knowledge to solve existing and emerging threats to successful sheltering programs.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Dr. Julie Levy
College of Veterinary Medicine
2015 SW 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-258-6658
levyjk@ufl.edu
Dr. Cynda Crawford
College of Veterinary Medicine
2015 SW 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32608
352-258-9263
crawfordc@ufl.edu
Keegan Spera
College of Veterinary Medicine
2015 SW 16th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32608
843-452-2612
Keegan.spera@ufl.edu
ADDITIONAL AGENCY INFORMATION:
Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida supports the state's 150 animal shelters in the following ways:
- Infectious disease outbreak diagnosis with planning for quarantine and isolation
- Comprehensive shelter operations consultation
- Disaster response and recovery in coordination with local ESF-17 and SART
- Coordinate evacuation of shelter animals to other lifesaving organizations outside of the impact area before a disaster strikes
- Post-disaster animal evacuation to make room for lost pets impacted by the storm
- Coordination of medical supplies, food, cages, and transportation
- Link to emergency grants
- Emergency communications: Shelters should sign up at https://forms.gle/tKWTmevHZWgzTt2L6
MISSION STATEMENT:
A coalition of family-owned farms that is committed to producing safe, high-quality dairy products for consumers to enjoy while advancing environmentally sustainable practices that protect our natural resources.
SART REPRESENTATIVES:
Ray Hodge
19039 121st Road
McAlpin, FL 32062
(386) 209-6997
Ray@UnitedDairyFarmersFL.com
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