Course Details:
Dates: June 8th - 17th, 2021
Location: Online
Registration Fee: $900
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 31, 2021
Course Overview:
This course provides participants with current information surrounding the pulse industry in our four-state region. From production to breeding to health benefits and processing, there will be discussions led by university and industry experts.
Participants will have the chance to view pre-recorded seminars, watch virtual demonstrations of pulse processing, and take in a virtual tour of a pulse processing facility, as well as engage with presenters during 4 live Q&A sessions on June 8th, June 10th, June 15th, and June 17th, each at 7:00 pm (CST).
Course Objectives:
Gain important understanding from industry professionals about the effect of pulse and other ingredients on processing.
Learn from University breeders about the direction being taken for current varietal development.
Learn of market trends for the development of new product launches that include pulse ingredients.
Learn of the health and nutritional benefits of pulse crops.
Major Topics:
Pulse breeding at Montana State University and North Dakota State University
Health Benefits of Pulses
Pulse Processing
Nutritional Benefits of Pulse Crops
Effect of Pulse & Other Ingredients on processing
Pulse Snack Product Trends
Flavor Profile and Sensory Evaluation in Pulse Fortified Products
Use of Dry Beans
Sustainability of Pulse Crops
Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for managers, supervisors, product development personal, and anyone who is currently using or is considering adding pulse ingredients to their product line.
How Do I Register?
This course will be offered online only. We encourage you to enroll early, as space is limited! For your course fee, you will receive access to online seminars, tour videos and the opportunity to engage with presenters during 4 live Q&A sessions on June 8th, June 10th, June 15th, and June 17th, each at 7:00 pm (CST).
Registration Fee: $900
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 31, 2021
To pay by credit card or with an electronic check for the course, register below:
Should you request to cancel your registration prior to the registration deadline, NCI will provide a refund, less a 10% processing charge. Cancellation requests received after the registration deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
What About Groups of Three or More?
Groups of 3 or more from the same company will receive a $100 discount per participant from now until the registration deadline. For more info or to receive the promo code, please contact Program Manager Nick Sinner at nicholas.Sinner@ndsu.edu.
General Information.
Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050 USA
Phone: 701-231-7736
Fax: 701-231-7235
Email: nci@ndsu.edu
Website: www.northern-crops.com
About the Northern Crops Institute.
Northern Crops Institute is an international center for meeting and learning about crops produced in the four-state region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Montana. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, Northern Crops Institute exists as a forum to bring together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, processors and producers from all points of the globe for discussion, education and technical service programs. Since 1983, the Institute has hosted visitors from more than 135 countries.
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity Institution. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request (701-231-7736).