Meat Science Endeavors
AURI assists Minnesota’s food and agriculture companies in the study of meat, including its production, preparation and preservation. AURI provides experts, scientists and creative thinkers to drive innovation and propel solutions within meat science for the benefit of the entire state of Minnesota.
If you have any questions regarding meat science endeavors, please contact our AURI meat scientists and team: Clay Newton- Meat Innovation Specialist or Kim Nesvig- Project Resource Manager.
Empowering Local and Regional Meat Processing
USDA-AMS Cooperative Agreement: Empowering Local and Regional Meat Processing in the Upper Midwest Deliverables
This program ensures a viable local and regional small-to-medium-scale protein processing industry utilizing a variety of support mechanisms.
Meat Food Safety Resources
Learn about the importance of implementing a proper HACCP plan in your facility with helpful videos. Overview of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and AURI videos on each of the key principles.
AURI Animal Protein Related Reports and Webinars
Browse the latest research reports and webinars that have resulted from collaborations with AURI Food clients – and search our archives.
AURI Meat Science Capabilities
AURI’s dual inspected laboratory facilities in Marshall, MN are available to clients for hands-on testing and development.
USDA- AMS Cooperative Agreement: Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance
USDA’s Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity- Technical Assistance Program (MPPTA) ensures that participants in USDA’s Meat and Poultry Supply Chain initiatives have access to a full-range of technical assistance (TA) to support their project development and success.
Empowering Local and Regional Meat Processing Tools
Empowering Local and Regional Meat Processing Briefs
Project Overview Brief
Click HereFinancial Barriers Brief
Click HereUpper Midwest Meat and Poultry Processor Needs Assessment Brief
Click HereSustainable Uses for Animal Hides and Byproducts Brief
Click HereUpper Midwest and Northern Minnesota Cold Storage Assessment Brief
Click HereMeat Processor Benchmarking Tool Development Brief
Click HereEmpowering Local and Regional Meat Processing Reports