Creating new uses
Ag Innovation Campus
Ag Innovation Campus by the numbers
240 tons per day
The estimated amount of soybean meal produced daily, processed by 3 independently operated mechanic crush systems.
62, 400 tons per year
The amount of soybean meal to be processed annually.
324 days of operation
Number of days the AIC will operate the crushing facility.
Vision
The Ag Innovation Campus will be a host to a variety of private and public groups within agriculture by providing the tools and technology to expand value-added agricultural products while offering a campus suitable for real-world learning both in production agriculture as well as the technologies serving the campus.
Founding Members
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute.
Behind AIC
AIC Staff
Doug Monson
Joe Smentek
Mark Joseph
Melinda Roberts
Mike Youngerberg
Scott Miller
Seg Niebuhr
AIC Officers
AIC Board Members
Shannon Schlecht
Tom Slunecka
Trevore Brekken
Testimonials
The Council sees the Ag Innovation Campus as a wise use of checkoff resources. The Campus will foster an environment for unlimited potential for value-added ag products. It will also add value to soybeans in the region and can boost rural economies throughout the state while expanding opportunities for farmers and industry alike.
Many people across our industries have played a role in this coming to fruition, and we’re looking forward to honoring all the parties who are doing their part to help improve the economic outlook for Minnesota agriculture.
