Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

AURI food agbioscience networking project takes off thanks to Initiative Foundation support

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) will receive funding to implement an innovation networking model in southern Minnesota. The $20,000 award from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) will be matched by AURI’s cash and in kind efforts to fulfill entrepreneurial development and food agbioscience industry growth in the region. “This model encourages collaboration with industry partners and economic development experts. Innovation networks foster connections and opportunities to develop business… Continue Reading AURI food agbioscience networking project takes off thanks to Initiative Foundation support

Agbioscience industry—especially food sector—poised to create long-term prosperity for Southeast Minnesota

Agbioscience—especially the food sector—is a critical component of Southeast Minnesota’s past and future. A new research report shows that in one year alone agbioscience supported $8.3 billion in economic impact in Minnesota’s Southeast region. This is 11 percent of the region’s total economic output. And with the right steps and action, agbioscience could drive additional long-term prosperity in this region of the state—potentially growing to $12.3 billion in economic output… Continue Reading Agbioscience industry—especially food sector—poised to create long-term prosperity for Southeast Minnesota