The Don R. and Carole J. Larson Food Lab represents a milestone in local food infrastructure as the region’s largest food processing facility. The food processing facilities are structured to function not just as a certified kitchen, but also as a laboratory for student education, research and discovery, and as a catalyst for local economic training, education, and development. The Larson Food Lab allows Northland to receive large shipments of local fruits and vegetables; freeze, dry, and can these products; and store them for off-season use.

The Food Lab also serves as a business incubator focused on food product and recipe development. For more information on renting the Larson Food lab for  workshops or food processing, contact the Food Systems Center at 715-682-1268, or via email. You can view available time slots on our facilities calendar.

Advancing Local Foods

Food Lab Facts:

• Commercially licensed for food processing and storage facility.
• Has the capacity to process and store up to six tons of food per year for Northland’s use.
• Available on a fee-per-use basis for other regional producers, allowing them to expand their businesses.
• Includes classroom and kitchen space for classes, workshops, workforce training, and other future academic and co-curricular programming.