The poultry sector operates high-throughput processing lines, automated grading, and cold-chain distribution. Connected OT systems and supplier networks make it a frequent target for ransomware, IoT exploitation, and supply chain disruption.
Toolkits, portals and standards relevant to this sector.
Curated learning guide by Robert M. Lee compiling foundational books, training courses, standards, labs, tools, and reference materials.
Legislative coverage of the U.S. Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, explaining proposed requirements for biennial cybersecurity assessments of the agriculture and food sector.
University of Guelph feature describing the Cyber Science Lab's agri-food cybersecurity initiative, including AI-powered monitoring, tabletop exercises and cybersecurity self-assessment tools.
Open-access research paper proposing PrivChain, a privacy-preserving blockchain framework that combines Hyperledger Fabric and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to enable secure provenance, traceability, a
IEEE conference paper proposing a real-time food supply chain traceability system that integrates HACCP, blockchain, IoT, and BigchainDB to improve food safety, transparency and trust.
IEEE conference paper presenting AgriBlockIoT, a decentralized IoT-enabled blockchain traceability platform for agri-food supply chains
IEEE paper proposing a Food Supply Chain Traceability System (FSCTS) using Ethereum smart contracts and IPFS to improve secure, scalable, and tamper-resistant food traceability.
IEEE conference paper describing the design and implementation of an IoT-enabled blockchain food traceability system integrating QR codes, RFID, and barcodes to improve food safety and transparency.
Peer-reviewed open-access paper proposing a Hyperledger Fabric-based blockchain platform for secure, tamper-resistant agri-food supply chain traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
The people driving cybersecurity across this sector.
CSAFI President
Nick Saharan is the visionary Founder and President of the Cybersecurity Association of Food Industry (CSAFI). His journey began in 2016, visiting food plants across continents and witnessing firsthand how cyberattacks disrupted operations and global food supply chains. This experience ignited his mission to protect food security through stronger cybersecurity. Today, Nick leads global collaborations with policymakers, researchers, and technology providers, driving CSAFI’s mission to build a resilient, cyber-secure food ecosystem that safeguards businesses and communities worldwide.
View insights (2)Briefings, workshops and gatherings for this sector.
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National Chicken Council
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Meat Institute
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Texas A&M University Poultry Science
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National Chicken CouncilThought-leadership written for this sector.
Protecting Food When Temperature Depends on Technology
Jul 4th, 2026 · 10 min read
Whether We Admit it or Not!
May 26th, 2026 · 5 min read
Building Resilience Before the Crisis Begins
May 25th, 2026 · 5 min read
The Plan Is Not the Response
Jun 1st, 2026 · 5 min read
Lessons from a Real-World Remote Access Incident Targeting Cyber Resilience Efforts
May 26th, 2026 · 15 min read
When Knowing Where It Came From Depends on Trusting the Data
Apr 30th, 2026 · 4 min read
Seeing More, Deciding Faster—and Trusting the Results
Apr 6th, 2026 · 5 min read
The Hidden Cybersecurity Risk Behind Reliable Operations
Mar 29th, 2026 · 5 min read
Your resilience is shaped by the practices of the organizations you depend on
Mar 24th, 2026 · 5 min read
Research and briefings covering this sector.
An overview of the department's research achievements, education programs, Extension impact, faculty excellence, and industry partnerships during 2016–2017.
August 3, 2026
Understand avian influenza, disease transmission, clinical signs, and essential biosecurity practices for protecting commercial and backyard poultry flocks.
August 3, 2026
Avian Advice is the department's long-running Extension publication that delivers research-based guidance to poultry growers, educators, veterinarians, and industry professionals. Issues cover flock management, nutrition, disease prevention, biosecurity, processing, and emerging industry challenges, translating university research into practical recommendations.
August 3, 2026
The 2024 Continuous Improvement Report provides a data-driven overview of progress across the meat and poultry industry's sustainability and continuous improvement priorities through the Meat Institute's Protein PACT framework. The report examines measurable performance across food safety, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, workforce development, worker safety, and community impact, helping industry stakeholders understand progress and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
July 24, 2026
A practical industry guidance document developed by the Meat Institute to help meat and poultry companies strengthen workforce age verification, prevent child labor, address identity fraud, and establish effective workforce eligibility practices.
July 24, 2026
The Meat Institute's inaugural annual report highlights the organization's 2025 priorities, member engagement, advocacy efforts, regulatory initiatives, market development, food safety programs, sustainability work, and efforts to strengthen operational resilience across the meat and poultry industry.
July 24, 2026
The National Chicken Council's 2020 sustainability report examines the U.S. broiler chicken industry's progress and performance across environmental stewardship, animal welfare, food safety, worker well-being, and economic sustainability.
July 24, 2026
A consumer research presentation examining chicken usage, purchasing behavior, preferences, and factors influencing consumption decisions among U.S. consumers.
July 24, 2026
A consumer research study examining how information and product labels influence consumer perceptions, purchasing decisions, and willingness to pay for different chicken attributes, including slow-growth labeling.
July 24, 2026
How-to guidance and analysis for this sector.
The Meat Institute supports bipartisan federal legislation aimed at creating consistent national standards for recycled content and environmental marketing claims, helping meat and poultry businesses navigate packaging regulations while providing clearer information to consumers.
July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
The Meat Institute's 2026 report examines how companies across the animal agriculture supply chain measure and report upstream Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, providing practical guidance for understanding emissions data and improving supply chain sustainability strategies.
July 24, 2026 · 1 min read
NCC submitted recommendations to FSIS outlining science-based strategies for reducing Salmonella in poultry products and modernizing performance standards.
July 24, 2026 · 1 min read
NCC reports that the 2024 poultry processing injury and illness rate reached an all-time low, falling below comparable rates across general industry, manufacturing, and food manufacturing.
July 24, 2026 · 1 min read
New NCC consumer research examines how digital shopping, AI, convenience, food safety, animal welfare, sustainability, and transparency are reshaping how Americans purchase and prepare fresh chicken
July 24, 2026 · 2 min read
University of Arkansas researchers receive nearly $1 million in USDA funding to develop sustainable protein sources for organic poultry production.
June 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Tyson Foods strengthens the future poultry workforce with a $100,000 investment supporting transfer students in the University of Arkansas 3+1 Poultry Science Program.
June 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Best practices for protecting industrial food production environments from ransomware and operational disruption.
May 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Learn how manufacturing organizations can strengthen Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, improve threat detection, and defend industrial environments against ransomware and advanced cyber threats.
May 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Industry perspectives from the CSAFI team on this sector.
