Government Regulation
Competency A1. Summarize and apply the importance of health & safety standards in AFNR organizations and systems.
Description
Identify the current regulations for the production and handling of livestock and companion animals and why they are in place. Additionally, identify what the safety standards are in animal production facilities and the purpose they serve.
Resources
- Michigan Right to Farm
- Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program
- Animal Welfare Act (USDA)
- Livestock Standards and Guidelines (USDA)
- Safety in Agriculture (OSHA)
- National Agriculture Law Center
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Case Study, Resource People, Experiment, Supervised Study, Debate