During a site tour on Friday, June 2, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) met with BASF company leaders in Research Triangle Park (RTP) to affirm the company’s longstanding impact on the STEM workforce in North Carolina and beyond.
“With an eye towards future generations, BASF is leading the way in sustainability and innovation and is building a diverse STEM workforce here in the Fourth District,” said Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04).
BASF Agriculture Solutions has been a part of the Research Triangle Park community since September 1986 and has been involved in federal policy decisions relevant to agriculture for decades.
“I’m very proud of the work that BASF does. North Carolina is the 9th fastest growing state in this country, and we are on the cutting edge of what drives the economy, particularly as it relates to innovation and in agriculture,” said Congresswoman Foushee. (Video link)
Congresswoman Foushee spoke firsthand with Paul Rea, Senior Vice President of BASF Agricultural Solutions – North America.
“BASF is really excited about the future of agriculture and that future is really going to be dependent on education and that’s why this facility here in RTP in North Carolina is so critically important. We have over a thousand people here that are dedicated to discovering new technologies that farmers are going to need in the coming decades so they can farm more sustainably, improve their yields and productivity for everyone, because we all enjoy three meals a day,” said Paul Rea, Senior Vice President of Agricultural Solutions, North America BASF.
BASF remains committed to providing solutions for a world in need. Learn more about our efforts to support farmers executing the Biggest Job on Earth here: https://agriculture.basf.us/
About BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division
Farming is fundamental to provide enough healthy and affordable food for a rapidly growing population while reducing environmental impacts. Working with partners and agricultural experts and by integrating sustainability criteria into all business decisions, we help farmers to create a positive impact on sustainable agriculture. That’s why we invest in a strong R&D pipeline, connecting innovative thinking with practical action in the field. Our portfolio comprises seeds and specifically selected plant traits, chemical and biological crop protection, solutions for soil management, plant health, pest control and digital farming. With expert teams in the lab, field, office, and in production, we strive to find the right balance for success — for farmers, agriculture, and future generations. In 2022, our division generated sales of €10.3 billion. For more information, please visit www.agriculture.basf.com or any of our social media channels.
About BASF
BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,000 employees in North America and had sales of $25.7 billion in 2022. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
