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Fort Collins Lab Protects Vital Seeds for Food Security

2/13/2025

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, the USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation safeguards essential seeds vital for U.S. agriculture. Since 1958, this facility has been a fortress against pests and climate change, tirelessly working to ensure food security through innovative research and the careful storage of diverse genetic materials.

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In Fort Collins, Colorado, the USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation safeguards essential seeds vital for U.S. agriculture. Since 1958, this facility has been a fortress against pests and climate change, tirelessly working to ensure food security through innovative research and the careful storage of diverse genetic materials.