U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran for a tour of Manhattan's biosecurity research hub on Wednesday, September 24th. Deputy Secretary Vaden and Senator Moran visited the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) and Kansas State University’s Biosecurity Research Institute (BRI).
According to Senator Moran, the visit "showcased the critical research occurring at NBAF and BRI. Located in the Animal Health Corridor, these facilities play a critical role in protecting our food supply from diseases and bio-attacks. This was a great opportunity for Deputy Secretary Vaden to see firsthand the research and academic capabilities of K-State. Earlier this month, K-State was named as one of the top five agriculture colleges in the country. K-State is helping train the next generation of scientists and veterinarians who will be well equipped to work at NBAF. Thank you to Deputy Secretary Vaden for taking the time to visit Kansas and for prioritizing the safety of our nation’s food supply. I appreciate President Linton and local leaders for joining us for these important discussions."
Listen to Senator Moran's interview with 1350 KMAN here and earn more about the visit in the Manhattan Mercury article here.
