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FAR-B is a nonprofit organization created to support research, educational, and outreach activities at the Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, part of the Northeast Area of USDA's Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, Maryland.

FAR-B GOALS

• Disseminate information regarding unique expertise of Beltsville scientists and their research accomplishments that benefit society.

• Organize, sponsor and finance major symposia, field days, and scientific seminars.

• Generate funds to support student internships, scientific travel, and upgrade research equipment.

• Present information and expert testimony to the U.S. Congress and others to enhance funding for the Research Center.

• Present to local students educational programs that focus on outstanding research conducted at Beltsville.

The Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center is the centerpiece of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - the primary research arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Beltsville Research Center has an outstanding international reputation for cutting-edge research in many areas of food and agriculture.