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 Hulings Rice Food Center. You can view available time slots on our facilities calendar.

Advancing Local Foods

Food Lab Facts:

• Commercially licensed for food processing and serves as a 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 academic and co-curricular programming.