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Upcoming AURI events

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

Fields of Innovation: Sustainability and Decarbonization Opportunities for Agricultural Supply Chains, Part 2 of 3

February 24, 2023 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DA_OKhy0Rvuag8XpCykcxw AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Sustainability and Debarbonization Opportunities for Agricultural Supply Chains (Part Two of a Three-Part Series) This event is the second in a three-part series exploring the complexities of emerging markets to incentivize the lowering of carbon intensity for food and agricultural products.… Read More »Fields of Innovation: Sustainability and Decarbonization Opportunities for Agricultural Supply Chains, Part 2 of 3

New Uses Forum 2023: Exploring the Intersection of Innovation and Investment in Food and Agriculture

April 11, 2023 Minneapolis Marriott West | Minneapolis, MN Online registration: https://auri.swoogo.com/nuf2023 On April 11, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) and its partners, Compeer Financial and Georgetown’s Rural Opportunity Initiative, are bringing together some of the most knowledgeable voices in the areas of finance, food and agriculture. The New Uses Forum will feature expert… Read More »New Uses Forum 2023: Exploring the Intersection of Innovation and Investment in Food and Agriculture

Past AURI events

Fields of Innovation: Sustainability and Decarbonization Opportunities for Agricultural Supply Chains, Part 1 of 3

January 27, 2023 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qA7EUERCQYCsqqA03Rqfug AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Sustainability and Debarbonization Opportunities for Agricultural Supply Chains (Part One

Ecosystem Partner Grow North’s Transition to Naturally Minnesota

Webinar Wednesday: Ecosystem Partner Grow North’s Transition to Naturally Minnesota Have you heard the news about Grow North’s (an organization devoted to creating an

Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Opportunities

Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) allocated millions of dollars of federal funding to support the resiliency and competitiveness of the meat

2022 Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable

Below are links to the PowerPoint presentations from the event Slide deck 1 Slide deck 2 Slide deck 3 Theme: Renewable Natural Gas from

Clean Label & Ultra-processed Foods: The Dichotomy in Consumer Decision Making

This webinar focused on plant-based foods, clean eating and processed and ultra-processed foods, highlighting what consumers understand about food products and what they think

Oktoberfest — A Celebration of Brewing in Minnesota

Oktoberfest is an annual festival hosted in Munich, Germany that occurs over a 17-day period this year, ending the first Sunday in October. The

Understanding Food Product Shelf Life for Scaling Businesses

As food businesses scale from local to regional or national distribution, decisions on package type, product formulation and production process will have an impact

From Setback to Success: How Failure Can Create Opportunity

Date: August 23, 2022 Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Where: Milk & Honey Ciders | St. Joseph, MN Free Registration: https://auri.swoogo.com/setback_to_success_event AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation

Exploring Food and Fiber Market Opportunities for Minnesota’s Hemp Supply Chain

Date: July 26, 2022 Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Where: Prairie PROducers | Olivia, MN Register: https://auri.swoogo.com/hemp-value-chain-2022 AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Exploring Food and

Nutrient Recycling for Crop Production

Supplemental nutrients are a critical component for crop production in the U.S. and around the world. The rising cost of natural gas combined with

Growing Indoors: The Future of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Minnesota (Part Two of a Two-Part Series)

AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Growing Indoors: The Future of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Minnesota (Part Two of a Two-Part Series) The Controlled

Federal SBIR/STTR Funding for Novel Product R&D in Agricultural Sectors Special Informational Virtual Event Series, Part 1

April 15, 2022 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT Zoom Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LW4EexvzRryO4irMv_p1Ew AURI Connects and Minnesota SBIR/STTR Accelerator are proud to present this two-part webinar series. Join

Spotlight on AURI’s Ag Innovator of the Year

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) Ag Innovator of the Year Award has lauded innovative Minnesotans for more than a decade. Each year, our

New Uses Forum 2022: Exploring the Intersection of Sustainability, Innovation and Investment in Food and Agriculture

We invite you to attend the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s 4th Annual New Uses Forum on March 23 & 24 in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Spotlight on AURI’s Partnership with USDA’s Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program

Since 2010, AURI has received eight USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDGs) enhancing AURI’s technical assistance through services to foster cooperatively and mutually owned

Growing Indoors: The Future of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Minnesota (Part One of a Two-Part Series)

February 25, 2022 12:00-1:00 p.m. CT Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pxMHID6sTwaCbHLyJ7A6ug AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Growing Indoors: The Future of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Minnesota

The Value of Cultivated Wild Rice

In this webinar, you’ll hear from experts in the field about the health benefits of Wild Rice, its potential as a plant-based source of

AURI’s 2021 Year-in-Review and Highlights from Other Ecosystem Partners

This webinar will showcase AURI’s 2021 Year-in-Review and highlights from other ecosystem partners. Attendees will also learn about the many efforts underway to foster long-term

Broadening Horizons: Minnesota’s Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem – Themes From A 2021 Assessment

This webinar will focus on themes derived from the industry assessment of over 69 food, agriculture, and ecosystem partners across Minnesota, including a view

Current Insights in Anaerobic Digestion for Renewable Natural Gas (Webinar)

Opportunities exist to make renewable natural gas (RNG) an increasingly important part of the Minnesota renewable energy landscape. The agricultural and processing industries can

Value-Added Opportunities for Tofu Okara (Webinar)

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

Opportunities and Challenges in Minnesota’s Aquaculture Industry (Webinar Wednesday)

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

Breeding Wheat That’s Easier to Eat: A New Future for an Old Crop (Fields of Innovation)

For thousands of years wheat has been a staple in human diets due to its unmatched unique viscoelastic properties. In recent history, wheat has

AURI Marshall Facilities Capability Showcase (Webinar Wednesday)

Join us on June 9th to hear from AURI team members in Marshall, MN as they highlight various lab capabilities which support biobased, coproduct,

Stewardship and Sustainability: Regenerative Beef Production in MN (Webinar)

To mark National Beef Month, join us on May 28th to hear from a panel of Minnesota beef producers and industry leaders working to

AURI Coproduct Pilot Lab Capability Showcase (Webinar Wednesday)

Join us on May 12th to hear from AURI team members in Waseca, MN as they highlight their lab capabilities which support renewable energy,

Into the Field: Developing Minnesota’s Future Ag Innovators (Webinar)

On April 30th, AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation welcomes ag educators and students to share their insights into how different agricultural education programs help

Green Ammonia’s Future in Minnesota Agriculture (Webinar)

Join AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday on April 14th for a technology overview of the systems that support production of green ammonia and the economic

The Plant-Based Opportunity for U.S. Agriculture (Webinar)

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

Paving the Way for Ag-based Asphalt Preservation Solutions (Webinar)

On March 10th, Dr. Jimmy Gosse will guide participants on a five-year road trip through the case study on the use of RePlay Agricultural

Growing Markets for Winter Oilseeds: Camelina and Pennycress (Webinar)

Join us on February 26th to learn more about winter oilseed crops, their potential uses, and how cash cover crops can provide producers with

Discussing Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Minnesota (Webinar)

The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Region Nine Development Commission and The Amazing Chickpea discuss Minnesota’s food and beverage

The Future Of Farmer-Focused Ag Technologies (Webinar)

Join us on January 29th for the next AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation webinar. This month’s webinar focuses on the development of innovative, farmer-focused ag technologies. We

Impacts of COVID-19 on Minnesota’s Food and Ag Supply Chain (Webinar Wednesday)

In July 2020, a coalition of Minnesota food and agriculture groups partnered to survey processors and manufacturers to better understand the supply chain effects

Fields of Innovation: Commercializing New Ag Opportunities

The AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation platform focuses on creating a network of stakeholders across the value chain to support the commercialization of new

Making Stewardship Pay: Ecosystem Services Markets (Webinar)

Look at work done in Minnesota to test and develop new, market-based models to provide financial incentives to farmers that implement practices – such

Sustainable Packaging Options for Ground Beef (Webinar Wednesday)

Dr. Claire Sand of Packaging Technology and Research presents sustainable packaging concepts for fresh ground beef that can improve consumer confidence by providing tangible

Exploring Market Opportunities for Kernza® Perennial Grain (Webinar)

Tessa Peters, Crop Stewardship Manager for The Land Institute, and Christopher Abbott, Co-Founder of Sprowt Labs and Perennial Pantry, discuss market opportunities for a

Building an Industrial Hemp Industry in Minnesota (Webinar Wednesday)

Please join AURI on October 14th for a webinar presentation on the current state of the industrial hemp industry in Minnesota and opportunities surrounding

Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable (Virtual)

September 10, 2020 at 10 am – Please join AURI and our Renewable Energy Roundtable partners for a virtual event focusing on Resiliency and

Reducing and Upcycling Minnesota Food Processing Waste (Webinar Wednesday)

Dr. Claire Sand of Packaging Technology and Research shares the results of a novel research project focused on identifying opportunities to sustainably reduce food

Local Sourcing For Food Manufacturing In Minnesota (Webinar Wednesday)

Please join Elena Byrne from Renewing the Countryside at AURI Connects’ August 2020 Webinar Wednesday. The “Local Sourcing for Food Manufacturing in Minnesota” webinar

Reducing Anti-Nutrients Related to Wheat Digestibility (Webinar Wednesday)

Please join University of Minnesota project researchers Dr. Jim Anderson and Dr. George Annor as they discuss current findings in a multi-year research project