AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday is a monthly 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 take place on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 pm – 1 pm. Registration is free and open to the public.
Upcoming Webinars
Dynamics of Shared Use Commercial Kitchen Business Models in Minnesota
When: February 8, 2023 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT Free Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2QDwNJHVSsi77bz38fCsIw Webinar Wednesday: Dynamics of Shared Use Commercial Kitchen Business Models in Minnesota In an effort to develop a better understanding of the shared commercial kitchen business model, AURI commissioned a report to discover the dynamics that challenge the viability of commercial kitchen businesses. Working… Read More »Dynamics of Shared Use Commercial Kitchen Business Models in Minnesota
Past Webinars
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)