Proposed USDA Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) Closure Raises Concern for Fresh Produce Research

Western Growers members are encouraged to support continued operation of the United States Department of Agriculture Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) and the Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory (EMFSL) located there. Proposed USDA closure of the facility, and the suggested research relocation plans, threaten real-world fresh produce research supporting food safety,…