Increase resources for the study and implementation of invasive, non-native pest and pathogen prevention, early detection and rapid response.

STRATEGIES

AG-8.1 Identify current invasive and non-native pests and pathogens threatening the agriculture sector and review the projected risk exacerbated by climate change.

AG-8.2 Prioritize the detection and response required based upon the projected risk and develop public-private research plans with farmers, academic institutions and local governments.

AG-8.3 Track and collectively seek state and federal funding opportunities for research of non-native pest and pathogen prevention, based on the documented risk to the local agricultural economy.