Our Partnerships

Riverland has a strong tradition of partnerships with The Hormel Foundation, K-12 schools, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Labor, Minnesota State Centers of Excellence, and regional businesses. We continue to expand these partnerships, including collaboration with NSF Advanced Technological Education centers.

How We Connect with Industry Partners

We focus on building long-term partnerships that support agriculture and food science innovation.

Our Center for Agricultural and Food Science Technology offers flexible space for meetings, training, and collaboration. Businesses and organizations can reserve classrooms, labs, and meeting areas at our Austin West campus.

  • On-campus catering
  • Convenient parking
  • Flexible meeting spaces

To reserve space, contact nick.schiltz@riverland.edu.

Riverland agricultural seed house facility

Types of Events We Host

  • Board meetings
  • Conferences and conventions
  • Team meetings
  • Development and incubation space
Farmers attending a soil health presentation at Riverland

130 farmers and conservation-focused community members gathered at Riverland to learn about soil health.

Community Impact

When industry partners are on campus, they connect with Riverland faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. These interactions create opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and workforce development.