anhattan, Kansas, home of Kansas State University, is a major presence in animal health, food safety, and biosecurity research, graduating nearly 200 students per year in these areas. One of five finalists for the $450 million National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Manhattan has earned national recognition for its work with plant and animal health disciplines. K-State has 150 scientists/researchers who work in the area of agri-bioscience. Major initiatives include:
      Biosecurity Research Institute – a $55 million-plus federal project ensuring protection of the nation's food supply, featuring BSL-3 and BSL-3Ag labs. In early 2008 the BRI received $1.5 million from the Kansas Bioscience Authority to add high-end video capabilities to the Institute's educational infrastructure.  
      NISTAC (National Institute For Strategic Technology Acquisition and Commercialization) – a not-for-profit organization focusing on technology transfer and commercialization of over 1,100 patents donated by Fortune 500 and technology companies. NISTAC operates in cooperation with both Kansas State and the City of Manhattan.
      Nanoscale (see photo)– a company based upon K-State technologies that develops and commercializes NanoActive materials and products such as FAST-ACT, a chemical hazard containment and neutralization system. Hazardous spills can be contained, neutralized and safely removed.
      Bioprocessing and Industrial Value Added Program (BIVAP) – focused on turning Kansas crops into value-added products and testing cutting-edge processes used to produce new grain-based food and non-food products. This includes everything from biodegradable shell casings to disposable knives and forks made out of grain.
      Kansas State University Grain Science Complex – the first professional institute in the United States to provide technical training in support of market development activities for U.S. grains and soybeans. 
      Grain Marketing and Production Research Center – the USDA's main facility for conducting research on measuring and controlling the quality of cereal grains throughout the grain industry. This includes the study of wind erosion and control of insect pests in the food supply.
      Men's Journal magazine recently listed Manhattan as one of its "50 Best Places to Live" and called it an "idyllic college town." CNNMoney.com recently listed Manhattan as "One of the Ten Best Places to Retire Young." Manhattan represents the best of all worlds: top research facilities, a dynamic Big 12 college atmosphere, and an appealing living environment that is winning notice all over the country.