The market for halal and kosher meat in Minnesota holds untapped potential for communities throughout the state. On the consumer side, Minnesota is home to thousands of people with unmet needs for meat processed in the halal or kosher traditions. On the producer side, many farmers and ranchers across the state are looking for new markets. Each stop along the supply chain requires an understanding of the requirements and preferences for halal and kosher production. Join the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Strategy and Innovation Specialist Ariel Kagan as she discusses insights from the Halal and Kosher Meat Market Assessment Project and what they mean for your farm or work.

The Halal + Kosher Minnesota Meat Market Assessment report is available for download here.

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AURI Connects: Webinar Wednesday is a monthly webinar series hosted by the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Each webinar explores different aspects of the food and ag sectors in Minnesota—from resources for food entrepreneurs to innovations in coproducts and biobased energy. 

Webinars take place on the second Wednesday of the month from 12 pm – 1 pm CT. Registration is free and open to the public. To learn more about upcoming webinars and watch past recordings, visit us at www.auri.org/webinar-wednesday.