SART Training Modules
Select a topic below to access training presentations and resources for Florida SART members.
Introducing SART
Prepared in 2005 by:
Gregory Christy
Former State ESF-17 Coordinator
Fla. Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry
Elizabeth A. Wang
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola
Associate Professor
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
LeiAnna Moorhead
State ESF-17 Coordinator
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Animal Industry
Introduce participants to the disasters that are common and possible in Florida, the agencies that respond to these disasters, the need for the State and County Agricultural Response Teams (SART and CART) and provide oversight to the training event and modules composing it.
Creating a County SART
Elizabeth A. Wang
SART Coordinator
Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, Tallahassee, FL
Gregory Christy
State ESF-17 Coordinator
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, Tallahassee, FL
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal Industry, Tallahassee, FL This publication provides guidance and material for those implementing a County SART training event. This toolkit can be used in conjunction with all the current lesson plans available for training.
FSA Overview
Tim Manning
Dispute Resolution Coordinator, USDA, Farm Service Agency
This publication provides guidance and material for those implementing a County SART training event. This toolkit can be used in conjunction with all the current lesson plans available for training.
Introducing Florida Aquaculture
Prepared in 2006 by:
Kathleen Hartman, DVM, Ph.D.
Aquaculture Epidemiologist
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Veterinary Services
Denise Petty, DVM
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
Coordinator for Information/Publication Services
Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Kathleen Hartman, DVM, Ph.D.
Aquaculture Epidemiologist
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Veterinary Services
Denise Petty, DVM
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
Katharine Starzel, DVM
Field Operations (FiOps), District 1 (D1)
USDA-APHIS- Veterinary Services
Acknowledgments:
Craig Watson
Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
University of Florida, Gainesville
Introduce participants to Florida's aquaculture industry and describe the roles different agencies have in Florida aquaculture.
Aquatic Animal Disease
Prepared in 2007 by:
Kathleen Hartman, DVM, Ph.D.
Aquaculture Epidemiologist
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Veterinary Services
Denise Petty, DVM
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
Coordinator for Information/Publication Services
Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Kathleen Hartman, DVM, Ph.D.
Aquaculture Epidemiologist
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Veterinary Services
Denise Petty, DVM
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville
Katharine Starzel, DVM
Field Operations (FiOps), District 1 (D1)
USDA-APHIS- Veterinary Services
Aquaculture may be Florida's least known, important commodity. This unit introduces participants to diseases that can affect aquatic animals in Florida's aquaculture industry.
Emergency Management and Quarantine of Aquaculture Facilities
Prepared in 2006 by:
Kathleen Hartman, DVM, Ph.D.
Aquaculture Epidemiologist
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Veterinary Services
Denise Petty, DVM
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
Coordinator for Information/Publication Services
Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Agriculture and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Kathleen Hartman, DVM, Ph.D.
Aquaculture Epidemiologist
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Veterinary Services
Denise Petty, DVM
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville
Katharine Starzel, DVM
Field Operations (FiOps), District 1 (D1)
USDA-APHIS- Veterinary Services
Aquaculture may be Florida's least known, important commodity. This unit introduces participants to needs and procedures in helping an aquaculture facility respond to a man-made or natural disaster.
Aquaculture Table-Top: What Goes Around
Kathleen Hartman
D. V. M, Ph. D., Aquaculture Epidemiologist
USDA - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Veterinary Services
Denise Petty
D. V. M., Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
Charles M. Brown
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola
Ph. D., Associate Professor, University of Florida, Gainesville
This activity provides an opportunity to analyze a fictional emergency management and quarantine situation at an aquaculture facility. Participants can enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to assist in an emergency situation.
Financial Assistance Programs for Shellfish Growers
Workshops held on August 15, 2019, co-hosted by the UF/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program and FDACS Division of Aquaculture, representatives from two federal agencies provided information about their programs. Workshop Presentations, Handouts, and Video Recordings can be found at: https://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/news/financial-assistance-programs-workshop-presentations-and-handouts/
Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Resources
Hurricane Resources - Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Online Resource Guide
Presentations on oyster gear management, storm plans, and best management practices for shellfish gear can be found at the UF/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture website: https://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/news/hurricane-workshop-presentations-and-marker-tag-program/
The FDACS Division of Aquaculture also has publications available on gear management and hurricane preparation and recovery (both publications are currently being updated).
Florida Atlantic University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute: "Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Aquaculture Producers" on YouTube, in both Spanish and English.
Spanish language: https://youtu.be/uD0_M3-vW9Q
English language: https://youtu.be/jqrDeMpCpEQ
Personal Planning
Prepared in 2005 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Chris Eversole
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Recommend ways to plan on a personal level for pets in disasters.
Sheltering Options in Mass Evacuations
Prepared in 2005 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Chris Eversole
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Introduce participants to sheltering options for pets in mass evacuations.
Should Hotels and Motels Welcome Pets in Disasters?
Laura Bevan
Director
the Humane Society of the United States,Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Chris Eversole
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola
Ph. D., Associate Professor, University of Florida, Gainesville
This fact sheet was prepared by the University of Florida Extension Service and the Florida State Agricultural Response Team (SART), which is a group of agencies dedicated to effectively communicating and planning for animals and agriculture in disasters.
Identifying Community Needs and Resources
Prepared in 2006 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Chris Eversole
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Identify community needs and resources for dealing with pets in disasters and help participants plan a workshop on an action plan for pets in disasters.
Preparing an Action Plan
Prepared in 2006 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Chris Eversole
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Laura Bevan
Director - The Humane Society of the United States
Southeast Regional Office, Tallahassee
Conduct an organizational meeting for a community committee for pets in disaster and begin developing an action plan for the committee.
Organizing Pet-Friendly Evacuation Shelters
Ami Neiberger-Miller
Writer/Consultant, Steppingstone LLC
Dr.Carol J. Lehtola
Ph. D., Associate Professor,
Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, University of Florida - IFAS Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
University of Florida, Gainesville
Rick Miller
Creative Director, Steppingstone LLC
This unit will assist in organizing a pet-friendly evacuation shelter guided by best practices developed through experience with real disasters.
Emergency First Aid for Cats and Dogs
Prepared in 2005 by:
Dr. Amy Stone
Clinical Assistant Professor -- Small Animal Surgery
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Eric Hallman
Agricultural Safety Specialist
Charles M. Brown
Information and Publications Specialist
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Agricultural and Biological Eng. Dept.
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Lawrence Garcia, MS, DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor in Shelter Medicine
Veterinary Community Outreach Program
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Amy Stone, MS, DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor - Small Primary Care and Dentistry Department of Small
Animal Clinical Services
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine/IFAS
The purpose of this unit is to introduce trainees to basic concepts of the main components of emergency first aid for small animals: animal behavior, treatment practices, and emergency management procedures. The top priority in the emergency care of animals is always the safety of human caretakers.
Fighting Agricultural Terrorism in Florida
Subject
This course provides important information on security awareness for everyone involved with Florida agriculture. This course covers topics on agroterrroism deterrence, prevention, detection, response and recovery.
Mission:
- 1) Recognize potential terrorist threats
- 2) Identify three types of devices used in terrorist activity
- 3) Identify vulnerabilities in facilities, farms, and food production processes under your jurisdiction
- 4) List the key steps in uniform and credential care
- 5) Know the correct procedures for reporting potential terrorism related activities
- 6) Define your role I helping Florida return to normal after a crisis.
The Threat of Agroterrorism and Bioterrorism in Florida
Prepared in 2006 by:
Amanda Hodges, Ph.D.
Southern Plant Diagnostic Network
University of Florida, Gainesville
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida SART Technical Writer
Updated in 2018 by:
Amanda Hodges, Ph.D.
Associate Extension Scientist & DPM Director
University of Florida, Gainesville
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Florida SART Technical Writer
Craig Frey
DPM Candidate
University of Florida, Gainesville
Subject:
Introduce the possibilities for agroterrorism and the developing organization to prevent and cope should an incident occur.
Mission:
Provide a basic understanding of the potential for agroterrorism and bioterrorism and how citizens and government can organize for prevention and effective response.
Introducing Florida's Livestock and Horse Industries
Prepared in 2007 by:
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Florida SART Technical Writer
Elizabeth A. Wang
Florida SART Coordinator
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Animal Industry
Updated in 2018 by:
Rachel Lacey, DVM
Equine Programs Manager
Division of Animal Industry
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
An overview of Florida's remarkably diverse horse and livestock industries, their relative sizes and contributions to the state's economy.
Foreign Animal Disease Recognition
Prepared in 2007 by:
Christian Hofer, DVM
University of Florida, Gainesville
Katherine Maldonado, DVM
University of Florida, Gainesville
Paul Gibbs, BVSc, Ph.D., FRCVS
Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
Editor
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph.D.
Professor
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Updated in 2018 by:
Gregory S. Christy, DVM
Emergency Programs Veterinarian Manager
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Animal Industry
Foreign animal diseases pose a special danger to Florida agriculture. These dangers are discussed, nine specific diseases are described, and some methods of farm security are recommended..
Emergency Management of Large Animals
Prepared in 2007 by:
Jan Shearer
Dairy Extension Veterinarian
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesvill
Max Irsik
Beef Extension Veterinarian
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesvill
Dana Zimmel
Equine Extension Veterinarian
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida, Gainesvill
Eric Hallman
Agricultural Safety Specialist
Charles M. Brown
Information and Publications Specialist
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph. D.
Professor
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department
University of Florida, Gainesville
Emergency management of large animals during a disaster requires a basic understanding of animal behavior, emergency management procedures, and preparedness. The top priority is always the safety of human caretakers.
Biosecurity for Florida Producers
Prepared in 2007 by:
John E. Crews, DVM, MS
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Animal Industry
John R. Irby, DVM
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Animal Industry
Eric Hallman
Agricultural Safety Specialist
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
Information and Publication Specialist
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Florida, Gainesville
The authors wish to acknowledge contributions to this presentation by the following organizations:
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Florida State Agricultural Response Team
- University of Florida, IFAS Extension Service
Updated in 2018 by:
Gregory S. Christy, DVM
Emergency Programs Veterinarian Manager
Division of Animal Industry
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Biosecurity for the Florida Producer is crucial for developing effective prevention measures to preserve agriculture through an increased understanding of industry vulnerability, premises and worker security, animal protection, prevention activities, and emergency procedures.
Introducing the Farm Service Agency
Prepared in 2006 by:
Tim Manning
USDA, FSA
Cynthia Portalatin
USDA, FSA
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida SART Technical Writer
Subject: Introduce participants to the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the programs it oversees.
Mission:
To empower team members with a basic understanding of the USDA's Farm Service Agency so that they will better recognize those who may benefit from FSA programs.
Introducing Florida's Plant Industry
Prepared in 2007 by:
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Florida SART Technical Writer
Subject: Introduce participants to the scope and extent of plant agriculture in Florida
Mission:
Empower participants with the background knowledge to assess their community's agricultural characteristics; this understanding will help them develop action plans for potentially hazardous situations.
Using Climate Forecasts in Agriculture (AKA Climate Based Decision Tools)
Prepared in 2005 by:
Clyde Fraisse
Climate Extension Specialist
University of Florida, Gainesville
John Bellow
Climate Extension Specialist
Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies
Florida State University, Tallahassee
David Zierden
Assistant State Climatologist
Tallahassee
Carol J. Lehtola
Carol J. Lehtola
University of Florida, Gainesville
Susan Williams
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
University of Florida, Gainesville
Introduce basic concepts about climate, specifically the El Nino and La Nina phenomena and their impact on southeastern United States. Introduce participants to the AgClimate Web site and the tools it provides.
An Entomological Perspective for Emergency Agricultural Response
Prepared in 2007 by:
Susan E. Halbert, Ph.D.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Plant Industry
Greg Hodges, Ph.D.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Plant Industry
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida SART Technical Writer
Updated in 2018 by:
Katie Fairbanks
Paul Skelley
Leroy Whilby
Bureau of Entomology, Nematology, and Plant Pathology
(Entomology Section)
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Plant Industry
Florida is a "sentinel state" for exotic plants, animals and insects. A variety of exotic insect pests is now present in Florida with potential to do great harm to the state's agriculture. The state is on guard to prevent others from entering.
Three Exotic Plant Diseases Threatening Florida (AKA Exotic Plant Diseases)
Prepared in 2007 by:
Tim Schubert, Ph.D.
FDACS
Division of Plant Industry
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida SART Technical Writer
Plant sectors in Florida's economy face multiple imported exotic disease threats: citrus with the potentially devastating citrus greening; soybeans with soybean rust; and both nursery plants and outdoor oak trees with sudden oak death.
Quality and Secure Plant and Insect Sample Submissions
Prepared in 2007 by:
Amanda Hodges, Ph.D.
Southern Plant Diagnostic Network
University of Florida, Gainesville
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida SART Technical Writer
Updated in 2018 by:
Amanda Hodges, Ph.D.
Associate Extension Scientist & DPM Director
University of Florida, Gainesville
Rick Sapp, Ph.D.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Florida SART Technical Writer
Craig Frey
DPM Candidate
University of Florida, Gainesville
Introduce the basic concepts of packing and shipping plant and insect samples for laboratory analysis.
Evidence Preservation and Chain of Custody Issues
Prepared in 2007 by:
Col. Darrell LIfford
Director of Law Enforcement, Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Eric Hallman
Agricultural Safety Specialist
University of Florida, Gainesville
Charles M. Brown
Information and Publications Specialist
University of Florida, Gainesville
Carol J. Lehtola, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Agricultural and Biological Eng. Dept.
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Updated in 2018 by:
Ben Burns
Law Enforcement Major
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
The purpose of this unit is to introduce basic concepts about identification and preservation of crime scenes, evidence collection, and chain of custody issues to individuals not directly involved in law enforcement or crime investigation
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UF/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Resources
Oyster farming and shellfish aquaculture gear management videos
Covid-19 resources for shellfish growers
Additional FDACS fact sheets and technical business resources can be found on the Division of Aquaculture Business Resources Page.