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Understanding Feed Manufacturing for Graduate Students
Jul 21
Understanding Feed Manufacturing for Graduate Students

Participants will gain a basic understanding of the feed milling industry, milling processes, and quality and safety standards. They will experience a comprehensive overview of feed manufacturing considerations from ingredient selection to finished product. Students will spend time in both the classroom setting and working hands on with equipment at the NCI Feed Mill.

Food Soy Procurement
Aug 10
Food Soy Procurement

This course focuses on sourcing and purchasing high-quality, identity-preserved (IP) soybeans for food products such as tofu, soymilk, miso, natto, tempeh, and more

Production Opportunities with Pulse & Dry Bean Ingredients
Aug 31
Production Opportunities with Pulse & Dry Bean Ingredients

Dry edible beans and pulse crops (peas, lentils, chickpeas, etc.) are high in protein and dietary fiber, as well as low in fat and gluten-free. This course is designed to demonstrate functional uses of these ingredients in a wide variety of foods.

Grain Procurement Management for Importers
Sep 21
Grain Procurement Management for Importers

This eight-day course focuses on the mechanics of grain merchandising, and is designed to educate individuals who are responsible for purchasing grain. The course provides an overview of the U.S. grain handling and marketing system and the risk management tools available to assists buyers in purchasing U.S. grain that meets their quality needs at the best value.

Gluten-Free & High Protein Pasta Production
Oct 6
Gluten-Free & High Protein Pasta Production

This course introduces participants to the fundamental and applied aspects of pasta production and quality using gluten-free and high protein ingredients.  Ingredient quality, specifications and processing variables and their impact on final pasta product quality are presented in detail. 

Pasta Production From Multiple Wheat Classes
Oct 6
Pasta Production From Multiple Wheat Classes

This course covers the manufacturing of several classes of wheat produced in the U.S.A., including Hard Red Spring, Hard Red Winter, Soft Red Winter and Durum, and helps participants see how different wheats impact processing and final product quality.

Stone Milling: A Hands-On Experience
Nov 2
Stone Milling: A Hands-On Experience

This course will provide training to enable participants to entirely run a stone mill. Participants will receive hands-on training with the NCI stone mill, and be able to experiment with the flours they create in the bake labs. Participants who take this course will become proficient with stone milling and learn how to add value to products.

Board Leadership Training Program
Dec 8
Board Leadership Training Program

Join the Northern Crops Institute (NCI) for a 1-day Board Leadership Training Program. This program is designed as a refresher for board members and will practice of parliamentary procedure and teach how to tell your organizations story through the use of media.

Custom Courses

Along with educational courses, the Northern Crops Institute offers custom courses to suit the needs of your business and focus on specific practices and aspects. Some examples of custom courses we offer include:

  • High Oleic Soybean Oil

  • Grain Industry Emerging Leader

  • Custom Pasta Courses

All inquires for custom and upcoming courses should be directed to our Program Development Manager, Casey Peterson, at casey.peterson@northerncrops.com.

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