As part of a series in asset-based economic development strategies for small and rural communities, this podcast details how Kandiyohi County, Minnesota leveraged its agricultural industry and abundant natural resources to cultivate its agricuturally-based renewable energy industry.  Kandiyohi County Economic Development Commission Executive Director, Steve Renquist, and Agri-Business and Renewable Energy Development Specialist, Lee Petersen, share their experiences in promoting the industry, including strategies, challenges, benefits, and future plans.  (Length: 27 minutes, 13 seconds).

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