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Some of Kansas City’s largest employers are making a significant positive impact on advanced energy production and products.

USDA’s Economic Research Service, National Institute of Food & Agriculture will relocate operations from D.C. to K.C. Project expected to bring 568 new jobs to the Kansas City area.

The Kansas City Area Development Council and its partners across the two-state region are proud to be chosen as one of three possible locations to become the new home of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

With 2,545 jobs added, and more than $260 million in new investment, 2018’s project announcements reflect the nation’s growth in eCommerce, and the desire to move shared services to more affordable markets.

Catch up on the latest news in KC area logistics, animal health and talent attraction. Read recent headlines surrounding KCADC’s strategic growth initiatives.