The "Be Aware Be Prepared" campaign was designed through a collaborative effort between the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Milk Producers to help producers better protect their crops, animals, the foods they produce, their economic livelihood, and the food supply.  Placards were distributed throughout the state to specifically help farmers communicate to their employees who to call and when. The following articles were published in Michigan Farm News.

Be Aware Be Prepared - Part 1 Introduction

Be Aware Be Prepared - Part 2 Protecting Your Farm

Be Aware Be Prepared - Part 3 Preparing for Disaster

Be Aware Be Prepared - Part 4 Early and Coordinated Responses

Be Aware Be Prepared - Part 6 Work your Security Plan