AURI has three field offices located in Crookston (also the AURI State Headquarters), Marshall, and Waseca. The field offices provide services to rural start ups, existing businesses, cooperatives and commodity groups with ideas for new uses for agricultural commodities. Services include business assessment, feasibility analysis and product development support. AURI staff also provides technical support to clients to increase the likelihood of commercial success.

Staff serve as the conduit to help businesses access AURI programs. AURI works with other agencies and organizations to provide a network of resources. AURI staff work one-on-one with businesses to enhance their chances for success and to foster business development in rural Minnesota.

AURI works to identify and assess opportunities for commercializing new or value-added uses for Minnesota produced agricultural commodities based on market opportunities and technical and economic feasibility.  In addition to working with Minnesota businesses, AURI also investigates emerging opportunities through industry wide initiatives.  These initiatives hold the potential to impact a larger number of producers.

Each AURI office and staff member has unique skills and capabilities, however, the collective strength of the organization is available to Minnesota businesses.