ODAFF’s new laboratory facilities dedicated last week owe a huge debt to former state legislator, Cal Hobson, for his efforts in passing legislation to build the lab. Pictured above left to right are Cal Hobson, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, Governor Henry’s Director of Consitutent Affairs, Jeanette Nance and Secretary Peach.
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New Agricultural Laboratory Dedicated Last Week
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Lt. Governor Jari Askins and Agriculture Secretary Terry Peach (centered) are joined by current and former legislators at the official ribbon cutting for the new lab
More than 100 current and former legislators, agricultural leaders and others attended the formal dedication of the new Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry’s laboratory at 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd in Oklahoma City last week.
Secretary Peach said the new laboratory will boost the state’s food safety efforts and benefit all consumers.
“Food safety is taken for granted,” he said at the dedication. “One of the things that people in this country take for granted that they’re going to have plenty of food and that it is going to be safe.”
Too many consumers do not realize that it takes a lot of time and work to ensure the safety of America’s food, Peach said. “Ensuring a safe food supply is what this laboratory is about.”
The $11.3 million facility also brings new possibilities in terms of analysis and protection against animal and plant diseases. The state’s Bureau of Standards is also located in the laboratory and it is the official lab that tests and accredits all weights and measures in Oklahoma.
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