In our modern world, where everything is connected, sharing information is extremely important to protect the food and agriculture industries and ensure the availability of a steady and safe food supply. This article is part of a series that discusses the important functions of a proposed Food and Agriculture Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FA-ISAC) in establishing a link between businesses and the government. By focusing on the use of publicly accessible information and intelligence related to national security, we explore how the FA-ISAC can promote "active collaboration," reinforce cybersecurity and other security measures, and ultimately strengthen the ability of the food and agriculture industries to withstand challenges and threats.

Before discussing information sharing and business-government collaboration, it is important to establish a few definitions: