In: Construction|DHS|Federal Research Lab|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF|Safety
20 Oct 2009Moments ago, the U.S. Senate passed $32 million in funding for the NBAF, sending the bill to the president’s desk. Check out this posting from Sens. Brownback and Roberts for details, as well as this statement from Gov. Parkinson.
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.