

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution
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Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution
Local, USA: Season 8 Episode 6 | 25m 23s | CC
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. What impact will it have on the town's residents and surrounding communities?
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