The air permitting process and engineering plans for the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota are underway. According to Beltrami, Minnesota farmer and Ag Innovation Campus Board Chairman Mike Skaug, the project is making progress, but the COVID-19 pandemic complicated things. “It would maybe go faster if we could build relationships with individuals more drastically,” explains Skaug. “On the other hand, we don’t think we’ve misstepped. We are going on a clear path to getting things working.” A groundbreaking for the Ag Innovation Campus is expected in late October. “If you’re around the site, you’ll probably see us work on roadway approaches, but we won’t be working in the field until the sugarbeets that are on it are harvested. That’s all included in our agreement.” The State of Minnesota granted $5 million for the project last year. The funds are anticipated to be in-hands sometime this month, but no funds have been received at this time. Discussions continue on the soy crush facility as well. Epitome Energy President Dennis Egan will be in the Crookston area this week for meetings.
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