Biosecurity & Food Safety

The Greater Manhattan region and Pottawatomie County, KS abound with opportunities for those in the biosecurity and food safety industries. The region has even been dubbed “The Silicon Valley of Biodefense.” With proximity to the new USDA National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) and Kansas State University, the area is of high interest globally for biosecurity and food safety industries.

Kansas State University and the Biosecurity & Food Safety Workforce

Kansas State University’s presence in the region is well known; the university contributes to a quality regional workforce, provides corporate collaboration opportunities, and has an outstanding Biosecurity Research Institute. The Kansas State University Global Food Systems Initiative offers programs and resources throughout the university that prepare students for careers in food production, sustainability, nutrition, safety, and transport. Kansas State University is also moving to create a biosecurity and food safety PhD program. With numerous top-quality educational and research initiatives, Kansas State University is a consistent contributor to industry and workforce development in the greater Manhattan, KS region.

Biosecurity & Food Safety Resources Near Pottawatomie County, KS

Here in Pottawatomie County, KS, we’re not only close to Kansas State University, but also to the new USDA NBAF facility and the American Institute of Baking. Combined, these institutions provide excellent opportunities for research and testing in biosecurity and food safety. Additionally, the presence of these institutions has elevated the greater Manhattan, KS region to international relevance within biosecurity and food safety industries; for instance, the NBAF facility will be one of only two places in the world with BSL-3 and BSL-4 research facilities.

Your Resource for Biosecurity & Food Safety Growth in Pottawatomie County, KS

If your organization is involved in a facet of the biosecurity or food science industries, Pottawatomie County, KS is a great place for expanding your strategic presence. With access to a top-quality workforce and proximity to internationally relevant research institutions, our county has lots to offer your biosecurity or food safety-industry organization. Contact the PCEDC for additional resources on doing business in our county.