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The importance of biosecurity and agro-defense
In: DHS|Food Supply|KSU|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF|Safety|Scientific Research|Veterinary Medicine
1 Mar 2011Recently, Senators Moran and Roberts introduced a resolution in the United States Senate highlighting the importance of protecting our nation’s food supply and agriculture economy. You can read more about the resolution here. Here’s the text of the resolution: “Whereas following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the Nation took notice of the global threat [...]
Funding Moves NBAF Forward
In: Construction|DHS|Federal Research Lab|Kansas|Manhattan|National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility|NBAF|Safety
2 Feb 2010With the mission of protecting the American food supply and agriculture economy, the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) is an urgent national priority, and fiscal year 2011 funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will ensure the project stays on track. The department announced today it will work with Congress to dedicate [...]
Senate Approves NBAF Funding
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.
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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- The NBAF: Playing a key role in Kansas City’s future
- Partnering the NBAF with the Biosecurity Research Institute
- A quick fact about the NBAF
- Securing the NBAF
- KBA applauds Congressional funding of the NBAF facility
- Kansas: Leading the way in bioscience
- Biosecurity Research Institute and the NBAF
- Goals of the NBAF
- Kansas: a long-term commitment to food safety
- The NBAF a priority for DHS budget