AURI Connects is our event platform that curates trainings, webinars, and virtual and in-person events for the value chain. It brings together businesses, agricultural producers, and entrepreneurs to explore value-added agricultural opportunities, build connections, and stay informed on emerging trends and technologies.
Opportunities exist to make renewable natural gas (RNG) an increasingly important part of the Minnesota renewable energy landscape. The agricultural and processing industries can play a vital role in this emerging RNG sector.
Hear from knowledgeable speakers on innovative new work that will change the landscape for biofuels in the future.
This webinar will focus on themes derived from the industry assessment of over 69 food, agriculture, and ecosystem partners across Minnesota, including a view of the economic, social, and ecosystem challenges and opportunities.
Date: December 16, 2021 Location: Homewood Suites, Edina, MN Time: 8:00 am to 2:30:00 pm Contact: hharguth@auri.org or call 218.281.7600 ext. 128 to receive meeting or call-in information
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 economic development through value added agriculture products in Minnesota.
Date: January 20, 2022 Location: Drury Hotel, St. Paul, MN Time: 8:00 am to 2:30:00 pm Contact: hharguth@auri.org or call 218.281.7600 ext. 128 to receive meeting or call-in information
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 protein and learn more about its economic impact on the Minnesota agricultural industry.
https://youtu.be/77nO1r8-fJ0 AURI Connects: Fields of Innovation — Growing Indoors: The Future of Controlled Environment Agriculture in Minnesota (Part One of a Two-Part Series) The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry holds considerable promise for enhancing Minnesota’s ability to feed more people by extending growing seasons and producing high-value agricultural products indoors in a northern climate. AURI,…
Date: March 7, 2022 Location: Remore Time: 8:00 am to 8:30 am Contact: hharguth@auri.org or call 218.281.7600 ext. 128 to receive meeting call-in information
https://youtu.be/vNUmTRyMWKA 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 businesses. Join AURI’s Webinar Wednesday: Spotlight on AURI’s Partnership with USDA’s Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program on March 9th at 12:00 p.m. CT to learn how this critical program utilizes…
Date: March 16-17, 2022 Location: TBD Time: 8:00 am to 2:30:00 pm Contact: hharguth@auri.org or call 218.281.7600 ext. 128 to receive meeting or call-in information
We invite you to attend the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute's 4th Annual New Uses Forum on March 23 & 24 in Brooklyn Park, MN.
