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AFBF Partners with Food and Ag-ISAC to Boost Farm Cybersecurity

AFBF's new partnership brings crucial cybersecurity resources to farmers and ranchers. Together, they'll fortify the food and agriculture sector against evolving threats.

In this image there is a super market, in that super market there are groceries.
In this image there is a super market, in that super market there are groceries.

AFBF Partners with Food and Ag-ISAC to Boost Farm Cybersecurity

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has joined forces with the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC). This strategic partnership aims to bolster cybersecurity within the food and agriculture sector, benefiting farmers and ranchers nationwide.

Sam Kieffer, AFBF's Vice President of Public Policy, will lead this initiative. Through this collaboration, AFBF members will gain access to vital resources such as weekly threat reports, expert briefings on the current threat landscape, timely alerts, and best practice insights to fortify their cybersecurity.

The partnership seeks to strengthen the cyber posture of the entire industry. AFBF joins other leading associations like FMI - The Food Industry Association and National Grain and Feed Association in the Food and Ag-ISAC's partner program. By leveraging AFBF's extensive membership, the Food and Ag-ISAC can now reach farmers and ranchers at an unprecedented scale, enhancing cybersecurity across the nation.

The AFBF's partnership with Food and Ag-ISAC marks a significant step towards enhancing cybersecurity within the food and agriculture sector. Farmers and ranchers will now have direct access to crucial information and resources, empowering them to protect their operations against evolving cyber threats.

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