We Are Not Alone
Over the years, a "research triangle" has developed between UMM, WCROC, and the USDA Agricultural Research Service - North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab (USDA-ARS-NCSCRL). The research triangle partners, with assitance from many other partnerships, are working hard to make Morris a destination for the people of the state of Minnesota, our region, and the world who want to learn more about a future that will be less dependent on foreign sources of energy.
Partners and stakeholders in West-Central Minnesota
University and Research Organizations
- West Central Research and Outreach Center
- University of Minnesota, Morris
- Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment
- West Central Regional Sustainable Development
Partnerships
- Agriculture Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
- South Dakota State University
- University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC)
- USDA / ARS North Central Soils Lab
- National Renewable Energy Lab
Non Government Organizations
- Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS)
- MN Soybean Growers
- MN Soybean Research and Promotion Council
- MN Corn Growers
- MN Corn Research and Promotion Council
- Southwest Foundation
- Upper Midwest Hydrogen Initiative
Government Agencies and Programs
- State and Federal Legislators
- City of Morris
- MN Department of Commerce Energy Office
- Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources
- MN Office of Environmental Assistance
- Stevens County Economic Improvement Commission
Companies
- Otter Tail Power Company
- Great River Energy
- Xcel Energy
- Diversified Energy LLC
- Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company
- Runestone Electric Association
Other Partners
A large number of agriculture producers, citizens, and University of Minnesota faculty are also key partners in the Renewable Energy Research and Demonstration Center at Morris.