The Plum Island Animal Disease Center is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture . ARS operations on the island are part of the agency's North Atlantic Area . The NAA encompasses 13 research locations from Maine to West Virginia. At this web site, you can find out more about the center's mission and about the scientists' accomplishments . You can also find out how our safety measures ensure that animal pathogens studied at the center cannot escape, and that the natural environment is protected.
Plum Island has a rich history .
You can also take a virtual tour of the island. And USDA is revamping its public visitor center so you can find out more about how the people who work at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center protect our food supply, our farmers, and our economy.