Archive for October, 2009

U.S. Sens. Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts, along with U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins issued a statement today announcing congressional conference committee passage of funding for the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility to be located in Manhattan, Kansas. The committee appropriated $32 million to finish design and begin construction of the lab next year. From [...]

David 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, [...]

Tim Carpenter reported in the Topeka Capital-Journal today: “A House-Senate conference committee agreed Wednesday to include $32 million to finish design work and start construction of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan. “The federal laboratory, estimated to cost more than $450 million, would conduct research on animal diseases with the potential to undermine [...]


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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