AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday is a recurring webinar series hosted by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Each webinar explores different aspects of the food and ag sectors in Minnesota—from resources for food entrepreneurs to innovations in coproducts and biobased energy.
Webinars are scheduled for the second Wednesday of designated event months from 12 pm – 1 pm. Registration is free and open to the public.
Upcoming Webinars
Novel and Specialty Crop Series, Part 2: Post-Harvest Handling Methods and Quality Control Targets
This webinar is part 2 of a three-part virtual ag innovation series focused on supply chain development for novel and specialty crops in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. It highlights two newly completed training videos for Kernza perennial grain and winter annual oilseeds (Winter Camelina and Pennycress). Learn firsthand from processors and early-supply chain actors… Continue Reading Novel and Specialty Crop Series, Part 2: Post-Harvest Handling Methods and Quality Control Targets
AURI Hosts Series on Developing Supply Chains for Novel and Specialty Crops in Minnesota
Next session: Thursday, April 18, 2024, Noon-1:30 pm The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), Bremer Bank, and Avisen Legal are hosting part two of a three-part series on supply chain development for novelty and specialty crops in the Midwest and Upper Midwest. The next session is from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18,… Continue Reading AURI Hosts Series on Developing Supply Chains for Novel and Specialty Crops in Minnesota
Eiynck Farms Named 2024 Ag Innovator of the Year
Mahnomen County Family Farm Honored for Innovation and Building Local Supply Chain The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) announced on April 9 at its annual New Uses Forum that Eiynck Farms has been named its Ag Innovator of the Year for 2024. David and Beth Eiynck run a farm and value-added business in Mahnomen County,… Continue Reading Eiynck Farms Named 2024 Ag Innovator of the Year
Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities of Biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
In this episode, Michele Rubino, a Business Development Advisor, provides an overview of the current state of the biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels markets and discusses industry-related challenges, opportunities, and innovation. He also shares his thoughts on the future of the industry.
Past Webinars
2024
- Enabling an Environment for Scaling Food Business, Part 2 of 2 (February 2024)
- Enabling an Environment for Scaling Food Business, Part 1 of 2 (January 2024)
2023
- Perspectives on Protein Sustainability, Part 2 of 2: Traditional & Alternative (November 2023)
- Perspectives on Protein Sustainability, Part 1 of 2: Setting the Stage (September 2023)
- Spotlight on AURI’s 2023 Ag Innovator of the Year (May 2023)
- Helping Farmers Create New Value-Added Products Through AURI’s USDA Agricultural Innovation Center Program Grant Award (March 2023)
- Dynamics of Shared Use Commercial Kitchen Business Models in Minnesota (February 2023)
- Ecosystem Partner Grow North’s Transition to Naturally Minnesota (January 2023)
2022
- Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Opportunities (December 2022)
- Clean Label & Ultra-processed Foods: The Dichotomy in Consumer Decision Making (November 2022)
- Oktoberfest: A Celebration of Brewing in Minnesota (October 2022)
- Understanding Food Product Shelf-Life for Scaling Businesses (September 2022)
- Nutrient Recycling for Crop Production (May 2022)
Spotlight on AURI’s Ag Innovator of the Year (April 2022) - Spotlight on AURI’s partnership with USDA’s Rural Cooperative Development Program (March 2022)
- The Value of Cultivated Wild Rice (February 2022)
- AURI’s 2021 Year-in-Review and Highlights from Other Ecosystem Partners (January 2022)
2021
- Broadening Horizons: Minnesota’s Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem — Themes from a 2021 Assessment (December 2021)
- Current Insights in Anaerobic Digestion for Renewable Natural Gas (November 2021)
- Educational and Technical Opportunities fo Meat Processing and Slaughter (October 2021)
- Demystifying Digital Marketing and E-Commerce for Food Businesses (September 2021)
- Value-Added Opportunities for Tofu Okara (August 2021)
- Opportunities and Challenges in Minnesota’s Aquaculture Industry (July 2021)
- AURI Marshall Facilities Capability Showcase (June 2021)
- AURI Coproduct Pilot Lab Capability Showcase (May 2021)
- Green Ammonia’s Future in Minnesota Agriculture (April 2021)
- Paving the Way for Ag-based Asphalt Preservation Solutions (March 2021)
- Discussing Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Minnesota (February 2021)
2020
- Impacts of COVID-19 on Minnesota’s Food and Ag Supply Chain (December 2020)
- Sustainable Packaging Options for Ground Beef (November 2020)
- Building an Industrial Hemp Industry in Minnesota (October 2020)
- Reducing and Upcycling Minnesota Food Processing Waste (September 2020)
- Local Sourcing for Food Manufacturing in Minnesota (August 2020)
- Reducing Anti-Nutrients Related to Wheat Digestibility (July 2020)
- A Landscape View of the Minnesota Market for Halal and Kosher Meat (June 2020)
- Packaging Guide for Scalable Food Business (May 2020)