Archive for January, 2009

OLATHE, Kan. — Kansas’ internationally recognized animal health research expertise, state-of-the-art research and industry infrastructure, and deep agricultural heritage have made it the federal government’s choice for a $650 million scientific laboratory that will boost efforts to protect the American food supply and agriculture economy. U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts announced today that a record of [...]

by Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson The selection of Kansas and Kansas State University as the “preferred site” for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) is profoundly meaningful for our state and good news for the nation. While the decision will not be finalized until January 12, the strong recommendation by experts within the Department [...]

Op-ed by Ralph Richardson, DVM, dean of the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Much has been written about the advantages and disadvantages of locating the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, or NBAF, on the mainland of the United States. Further discussions have been held about the pros and cons of locating this facility in Kansas, [...]


NBAF in Kansas


Kansas State University has been selected as the future home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) — once again highlighting the state’s deep agricultural heritage, bioscience expertise, research infrastructure, world-class animal health industry, and strong public support.

The $650 million research facility will provide the country with an urgently needed, state-of-the-art lab to protect the food supply and agriculture economy. Kansas is exceptionally well suited to accelerate the achievement of this mission.


 

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