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New AURI director has background in biotech

Shannon Schlecht

The new executive director of the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI) has a background in biotechnology. Shannon Schlecht was formerly Vice President of Policy for U.S. Wheat Associates.

“In my previous role a lot of the work was on everything that was happening on biotechnology.  Whether it be new research and innovation, new traits, tolerance and all of those issues that can create some problems in the marketplace if they’re not handled correctly.”

Schlecht tells Brownfield he would like to see AURI take on more of an educational role.

“Not just the food side of the agricultural chain, but showing what science can do to create new projects for agriculture.  To create some excitement and buzz around agricultural products.”

He says he is looking forward to moving Minnesota agriculture forward in terms of adding value and partnering with associations and businesses in the state. Schlecht will officially join AURI in September, when he will assume overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Institute’s staff, programs and execution of its mission.

 

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