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: Laura Bachmeier- Business Development Director of Meat or Clay Newton- Meat Innovation Specialist or Kim Nesvig- Project Resource Manager.
Upcoming Events:
Short-term and Long-term Strategies for Livestock Hide and Byproduct Utilization
Meat and Poultry Processing Grant Opportunities
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. Continue Reading Meat Food Safety Resources
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. Continue Reading AURI Animal Protein Related Reports and Webinars
AURI Meat Science Capabilities
AURI’s dual inspected laboratory facilities in Marshall, MN are available to clients for hands-on testing and development. Continue Reading AURI Meat Science Capabilities
USDA-AMS Cooperative Agreement: Empowering Local and Regional Protein Processing in the Upper Midwest
This program ensures a viable local and regional small-to-medium-scale protein processing industry utilizing a variety of support mechanisms. Continue Reading USDA-AMS Cooperative Agreement: Empowering Local and Regional Protein Processing in the Upper Midwest
USDA-AMS Cooperative Agreement: Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Program
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. Technical assistance is provided to small meat processors through a cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Marketing Service, under the Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Program (MPPTA). MPPTA is part of the USDA's efforts to build a fair, competitive and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain. This initiative is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Continue Reading USDA-AMS Cooperative Agreement: Meat and Poultry Processing Technical Assistance Program