Plant-Based Texturized Protein Products Course
***NOTE: This course has been postponed until further notice.***
May 19-21, 2020 (POSTPONED)
Northern Crops Institute
Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Course Inquires:
If you or someone you know is interested in attending this course in the future, please fill out the form below. A representative from the Northern Crops Institute will reach out to you with details when it will be offered again.
Course Overview.
The mission of this course is to teach participants how to make the best plant-based texturized protein products. Featured crops used to accomplish this will include soy, wheat, and pulses. The course will provide insight into nutritional and economic benefits of each of these ingredients, along with market overviews and hands-on experience in raw ingredient usage and final product development.
Who Should Attend?
Technical and managerial personnel in the human and animal food industry seeking training in the fundamentals of the production and utilization of plant-based texturized protein.
How Do I Register?
Enroll early. This course is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. All courses are contingent upon sufficient enrollment numbers. Do not make travel reservations until NCI confirms that the course will be offered. For your course fee, you will receive access to materials from lectures and laboratory demonstrations. Lunches will be provided, as will refreshments during scheduled breaks. Hotel rooms and other meals ARE NOT included.
Registration Fee is $900.00 when registering on or before Friday, March 20th, 2020.
Registration Fee is $1,000.00 when registering after Friday, March 20th, 2020.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Friday March 20th, 2020.
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE is Friday April 17th, 2020.
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. If NCI is forced to cancel this course due to insufficient number of participants, dangerous weather or other circumstances, we will immediately notify all registrants and provide a full refund within 10 business days.
To pay by credit card or with an electronic check for the course, register below:
What About Groups of Three or More?
A reduced registration fee ($800 for early registration, $900 after) is available to groups of three or more from the same company. Please contact Program Manager, Brian Sorenson at 701-231-5493 or brian.sorenson@ndsu.edu for more information.
Is There Daily Transportation?
Daily complimentary transportation will only be provided between Northern Crops Institute and the hotel. Parking is available in the NCI and T-2 lots on the NDSU Campus for those that will be driving on their own. A map of these two lots can be found here. Please request a parking pass when arriving at NCI.
What About the Hotel?
Northern Crops Institute has reserved a block of rooms at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Fargo. Make your reservation via the link below, or call the hotel directly. The room block closes on Friday, April 17, 2020. Reservations made after that date are subject to availability and price increase. Please note that hotel rooms ARE NOT included in the course registration fee.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fargo
1635 42nd St SW, Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: (701) 277-9000
General Information and Special Requirements.
The course is offered in a non-smoking environment. You are welcome to wear casual business attire. If you have questions or special needs (dietary or physical requirements), please contact:
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).