“Unsung heroes in the lab” were referred to by the Secretary of the U-S Department of Agriculture Tuesday afternoon, during the building dedication for the USDA research facilities. The new facilities include a wind erosion building and wheat and sorghum milling laboratory in Manhattan. Vilsack made his way to the facility in Manhattan on its 150th anniversary, which just happened to coincide with the Landon lecture earlier in the day.
Vilsack had one complaint though. The Agriculture Secretary told those involved they are too humble when it comes to telling folks about the great work they are doing. Vilsack further indicated agriculture is important to our nation’s economy.
Several dignitaries were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the new facilities, including K-State President Kirk Schulz, U- S. Senator Pat Roberts, and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins. Roberts described himself as a champion of agriculture. Second District Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins told the group gathered for the event it’s up to us to educate the public about the importance of agriculture.
