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Postdoctoral research scientist Adriana Ortiz-Lopez uses a spectrophotometer to examine the different pigments contained in canola seed extracts while plant physiologist John Whitmarsh prepares a new sample for analysis.

Grassed waterways carry runoff from crop fields safely.

Woman testing microorganisms for converting soybean oil.

Area Administrative Office

Diane M. Strub Deputy Area Director - Business Management USDA-ARS-Midwest Area 1815 N. University St. Peoria, Illinois 61604 Phone: (309) 681-6605 FAX (309) 681-6684 diane.strub@ars.usda.gov	The Midwest Area (MWA) Administrative Office provides an extensive administrative management program to support the multi-disciplinary research programs of the MWA locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Ohio. The Area's administrative management program encompasses the full range of operations including human resources management; budget execution and financial management; domestic and foreign travel management services; procurement and contracting services; real and personal property management; extramural agreements program management; occupational safety, health and environmental management programs; information technology and automated data processing support services; and facilities engineering services.
	JoAnn Volk Administrative Support Assistant USDA-ARS-Midwest Area 1815 N. University St. Peoria, Illinois 61604 Phone: (309) 681-6629 FAX (309) 681-6648 joann.volk@ars.usda.gov

Kristina Johnson Office Automation Assistant USDA-ARS-Midwest Area 1815 N. University St. Peoria, Illinois 61604 Phone: (309) 681-6610 FAX (309) 681-6683 kristina.johnsons@ars.usda.gov	LaShay Brown Office Automation Assistant USDA-ARS-Midwest Area 1815 N. University St. Peoria, Illinois 61604 Phone: (309) 681-6605 FAX (309) 681-6684 lashay.brown@ars.usda.gov