Safer Farm Animal Contact Exhibits (Safer FACEs) Resources

Agritourism Resources

National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety: Integrating Safety into Agritourism

National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety: Agritourism: Health and Safety Guidelines for Children (PDF)

NASPHV: Animals in Public Settings Toolkit

MDH: Information for Animal Venue Operators

For more resources on agritourism, such as educational videos, handwashing posters and more, visit the UMASH Agritourism webpage.

Zoonotic Diseases Resources

NASPHV Animals in Public Settings Compendium

CDC: Zoonotic Diseases

NASPHV: Measures to Minimize Influenza Transmission at Swine Exhibitions, 2018 (PDF)

NASPHV: Compendium on Psittacosis

NASPHV: Zoonotic Influenza

For disease specific information, visit our Zoonotic Diseases page.

Materials for Your Venue

Petting Zoo Best Practices Checklist (PDF)

Have Fun on the Farm and Stay Healthy (PDF)

Other posters, flyers and handouts are available on our Preventing Illness Associated with Animal Contact Print Materials page.

Miscellaneous Resources

Iowa State University Center for Food Security and Public Health disinfection guidance

MDA: Agri Value-Added Grant Program

MDH: Licensing: Food, Pools, and Lodging Services

MDA: Food Licenses