AURI Connects is our event platform that curates trainings, webinars, and virtual and in-person events for the value chain. It brings together businesses, agricultural producers, and entrepreneurs to explore value-added agricultural opportunities, build connections, and stay informed on emerging trends and technologies.
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) is one of the leaders in identifying and building new opportunities in the plant-based foods industry. Join AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation on Friday, March 26th to learn from PBFA leaders about the potential plant-based foods have for U.S. agriculture.
Join AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday on April 14th for a technology overview of the systems that support production of green ammonia and the economic implications for agriculture in Minnesota and the region.
On April 30th, AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation welcomes ag educators and students to share their insights into how different agricultural education programs help develop the next generation of agriculture, food, and natural resources innovators.
Join us on May 12th to hear from AURI team members in Waseca, MN as they highlight their lab capabilities which support renewable energy, coproduct, biobased and food projects. This virtual event will showcase new resource additions to the AURI Waseca pilot lab such as a Food Grade processing area, hemp fiber decorticator, new drying and dewatering capabilities, densification equipment and more.
Join us on June 9th to hear from AURI team members in Marshall, MN as they highlight various lab capabilities which support biobased, coproduct, food, and renewable energy projects. This virtual event will showcase the chemistry labs, food development kitchen, meat facility, and new food product evaluation and sensory center.
Join AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday on July 14th for an overview of a 2020 consumer research study examining the potential for strengthening Minnesota’s food fish aquaculture industry. Actionable information for Minnesota’s aquaculture producers as well as related businesses and organizations will be shared.
Please join the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Northern Crops Institute, and Back When Foods to learn about efforts to identify value-added uses for okara from Minnesota’s only tofu manufacturer, MinnTofu, in research funded by the Minnesota Soy Research and Promotion Council.
Please join the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute and CLUTCH Business Acceleration Experts in learning about a new online resource, funded in part by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, delivering fundamental information and considerations for food business as they consider how to build their brand’s online presence.
https://youtu.be/jIeH6GYzRBA The Covid pandemic put the spotlight on small meat processing and slaughter operations that bridge the gap between the local farmer and consumer. Training options for butchers has also declined while the existing skilled workers are aging out of the industry. Please join the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute and Ridgewater and Central Lakes Colleges…
Opportunities exist to make renewable natural gas (RNG) an increasingly important part of the Minnesota renewable energy landscape. The agricultural and processing industries can play a vital role in this emerging RNG sector.
AURI Connects: Financing A Meat Processing Facility Webinar Are you thinking about starting or growing a meat processing business and wondering where in the world you’re going to get the money to do it? Join us on March 2 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. CT for a webinar lead by Tera Johnson from the Food Finance Institute…
https://youtu.be/TabAHPHAZQ8?si=0P34_DzmClzNGHb1 Once a farmer decides to add a new crop to their rotation, there are many practical and technical processes to consider, from the field to the sale of the crop. Upon harvest, this includes pre-cleaning procedures, equipment needs to ensure grain condition, and proper handling and storage methods to meet contracted quality requirements. Join…