In this episode, Lauren McNamara, Senior Vice President of Business Management at SunOpta, discusses organic and specialty foods, her professional journey in the food space, serving on the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s Board of Directors, and being named to Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list.
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In this episode, Paul Kirkman, Co-founder of Victual Ice Cream, discusses unique flavors and gourmet food, connecting with his community, and being part of Crosby, Minnesota’s great renaissance.
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In this National Dairy Month episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, Lucas Sjostrom, Co-owner of Redhead Creamery and Executive Director of the Minnesota Milk Producers Association, chats about award-winning cheese, its new distillery, and Cheese Alise.
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In this episode, Deeann Lufkin, Co-owner of CannonBelles Cheese, discusses her journey from Hurricane Hunter to Cheese Maker, utilizing local ingredients, the best coffee shop in town, and dreams of the Minnesota State Fair.
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In the face of ever-evolving challenges like economic uncertainties, global pandemics, and climate change, the resilience of a region’s food system is paramount. Recognizing this, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program, an initiative aimed at fortifying the country’s supply chain. Funding for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program is made possible by a cooperative agreement between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Agricultural Marketing… Continue Reading AURI Partners with Minnesota Department of Agriculture on Supply Chain Resiliency
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