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Fergus Falls, Minn.— Senator Al Franken will share his thoughts on energy issues and the future of Minnesota’s renewable energy industry with Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Roundtable. The event will be held June 4 in Fergus Falls. “We are excited to have Senator Franken speaking at the Roundtable,” says Kate Paris of AURI and Roundtable coordinator. “Policy plays a significant role in renewable energy and it is great for the MNRER… Continue Reading Franken headlines Renewable Energy Roundtable event
Marshall, Minn.—Southern Minnesota agricultural coproducts may soon be used to help the less fortunate grow their own food. Marshall, Minnesota agronomist Mark Altman was approached by a humanitarian organization based in Canada to develop a natural fertilizer for distribution to low income people in the United States and Canada. The garden fertilizer will be provided to help disadvantaged people grow their own food. “This effort has people’s best interest at… Continue Reading Fertilizer for a Brighter Future
A number of Minnesota’s future agriculture leaders will get a glimpse into the future of value-added agriculture at the upcoming FFA convention in St. Paul. AURI will conduct a workshop on April 27th called "Seeing Around Corners: The Future of Value-Added Agriculture." "The FFA convention provides a great opportunity to connect with the next generation of agricultural leaders to show them there are a tremendous amount of exciting developments happening… Continue Reading Seeing Around Corners
Many Minnesota retailers and meat processors are missing out on potential markets and they don’t even know it. That could mean sales are walking right out the door. Learning more about changing consumer tastes and growing market segments can reverse that trend and instead, offer new opportunities. There is also information on alternative meat cutting techniques for producing new cuts that are desired by weight-conscious consumers. The sessions are being… Continue Reading AURI Meat Processing Workshop
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