In: Animal Health|DHS|Federal Research Lab|Food Supply|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF
7 Oct 2009David Klepper of the Kansas City Star reported that Gov. Mark Parkinson said a deal reached in Washington today recommends funding for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan. The story quoted Parkinson: “Having already been assured by the President and DHS Secretary Napolitano that this mission remains a top priority for the administration, [...]
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.