‘Minnesota’s Alt-Meat Revolution’: Pioneer PBS to air documentary on March 21, 2024

As the demand for plant-based alternatives to meat grows, so does the demand for new methods of farming and food production. In Dawson, MN, 'alt-meat' is not new - soybean processing dates back to the '50s. Now, PURIS, one of the largest manufacturers of pea protein, has moved in to revolutionize the agricultural system.

PIONEER PBS: In 2020, Minneapolis-based PURIS, the largest processor of pea protein in North America, opened a plant in Dawson. For the past year, Pioneer PBS’ public affairs program Compass has been exploring what the growing popularity of plant-based proteins has meant for Dawson.

As consumer demand for plant-based alternatives to meat grows, so does the demand for new methods of farming and food production. What impact will it have on the residents of Dawson and the surrounding rural communities? “Minnesota’s Alt-Meat Revolution” will air on Pioneer PBS on Thursday, March 21 at 9 p.m.

This 30-minute documentary contains the highlights of the yearlong, six-episode series which explored the history of soybean processing in Dawson, what PURIS is promising for the future of food and PURIS’ impact on rural southwest Minnesota’s dietary and agricultural trends and on Dawson’s childcare and housing availability. SOURCE…

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