Ag Innovation News Podcast

Latest Episodes
What's Up with Upcycled Food?
In this episode, Sue Marshall, Founder & CEO of NETZRO, discusses her food upcycling platform, how upcycling can help the environment and provide better food (and access to food) and what she sees as the potential beginnings of a food revolution in the U.
From Harvest to Your Door in the Same Day... Year-round!
In this episode, Clayton Mooney of Clayton Farms discusses the benefits of locally harvested produce, how his team delivers on its promise of same-day delivery and his goal of setting a Guinness World Record.
Naan: Garlic and cheese and berries. Oh, my!
In this episode, Gwen Williams and Tahir Sandhu, Co-owners of Artisan Naan Bakery, chat about unexpected flavor varieties, a pilot project with Kernza perennial grain, retail expansion and the joy of loving what they do.
Raising Grass fed Cattle in Southern Minnesota
In this episode, Jared Luhman of Grass Fed Cattle Co. chats about family ties, the benefits of grass fed beef, the importance of supporting local producers and what the future holds for the company.
What's What in Shared-Use Commercial Kitchens in Minnesota
In this episode, Jason Robinson, Business Development Director-Food at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), chats about shared-use commercial kitchens in Minnesota, why they're essential to small businesses and outlines research finding
MARL 101: Exploring the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program
In this episode, Brad Schloesser, Executive Director of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program (MARL), outlines the program's history, goals and how it benefits Minnesota's agricultural ecosystem.
AURI and the USDA's new Ag Innovation Center Program
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, AURI staff Jen Wagner-Lahr, Senior Director of Business Development and Commercialization, and Lisa Gjersvik, Senior Director of Strategy Management, chat about AURI's work within the USDA's new Ag Innova
2023 Bold Open: 'Why Food is the Answer to Our Healthcare Costs'
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht outlines the history and goals of the Bold Open Reverse Pitch and Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Step One Foods, discusses her submissi
2023 Bold Open: Fast Decision Making for Small Agricultural Loans
In this episode of the Ag Innovation News podcast, AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht outlines the history and goals of the Bold Open Reverse Pitch and Marc Schober, Director of Specialized Agriculture Solutions at Bremer Bank, discusses Bremer's mi