Biosecurity is an important practice for all farming and ranching operations but especially those open to the public. It is important to keep your farm and your visitors safe from biological contamination. Below are resources about the importance of biosecurity, things to think about and checklists you can use to evaluate your own farm or ranch.
Biosecurity Basics: Agritourism - The Center for Food Security and Public Health (video, fact sheet, hand washing signs, policy signs)
Agritourism Biosecurity Checklist - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Webinar Recording (May 2023): Healthy Animals and Healthy People in Agritourism - UC Davis, UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP)
Additional resources:
Livestock and Poultry in Public Settings - Healthy Farms Health Agriculture
Biosecurity Considerations for Ag Tourism Ventures - Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Five Simple Steps to Improve Biosecurity Around Livestock - Cornell Small Farms Program