Global Food Security and Biosecurity

K-State, with its deep expertise in agriculture, is transforming and sustaining food and agriculture systems globally. Through its land-grant mission, K-State creates jobs by attracting billions in national and international investments to Kansas. This comprehensive approach involves interdisciplinary teams of researchers and educators focusing on agriculture, biology, social sciences, engineering and extension. The interdisciplinary nature of a large land-grant university also allows for exploring the intricate connections between agriculture policy and economics that impact food access and security in plants, animals and people.

K-State is uniquely positioned in impacts on Kansas and beyond. It boasts biosafety level-1, -2, -3, -3Ag and -4 laboratories located on or near campus, including the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF). K-State leads all competitors nationally in discovering and developing biosecurity and biodefense strategies. The university is leveraging the expertise and infrastructure to attract new companies, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to the region. As K-State expands its biosecurity capacity for industry and facilitates technological advancements, Kansans benefit from the highest levels of biosecurity and a more robust economy. This focus area will drive economic growth and create high-value opportunities for the state.