ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE

NBAF will bring growth to the Kansas economy. Starting with the construction of the facility and followed by the employment of a highly-educated workforce, NBAF’s economic impact on Kansas is significant with an estimated $1.5 billion to be generated in local communities during the first 20 years of the facility’s use.

NBAF is also a job maker.  The NBAF facility will serve as a magnet for private biotechnology companies, professionals, and support infrastructure to assist in anchoring Kansas’ existing strengths in animal health and plant sciences.

• Economic impact to Kansas is estimated to top $1.5 billion during the first 20 years of the projected 50-year lifespan.
• An estimated 1,000 to 1,500 construction jobs will be created over the four-year construction period of the facility. These high-paying positions will generate additional money within other businesses in the community.
• The State of Kansas and its citizens will receive international recognition as leaders in the industry if selected for this facility.
• The facility will generate research dollars for Kansas’ research universities, and world-class animal health industry.
• The facility will allow for our students and scientists to enhance collaborations across the state through new educational and training programs.
• And most importantly, NBAF research activities will help to safeguard and support the general public health as well as the nation’s agricultural and food industries.