Key Takeaways
- Innovative Collaboration: Forever Feed Technologies (FFT) has partnered with Dr. Greenhouse, Inc. for a sustainable feed solution in dairy farming.
- Enhanced Dairy Cow Diet: The partnership focuses on producing Automated Sprouted Grain (ASG) to improve dairy cow health and production while reducing methane emissions.
- Environmental Benefits: This initiative significantly reduces the use of water, land, fuel, and fertilizer compared to traditional forage farming.
- Industry-Leading Indoor Farming: The state-of-the-art controlled environment designed by Dr. Greenhouse is set to revolutionize animal feed agriculture.
- Sustainability and Climate Goals: The project aligns with the dairy industry’s aim to be ‘climate neutral’ by 2050, showcasing a commitment to sustainable agriculture.
Sustainable Feed Production
Forever Feed Technologies has recently announced a landmark agreement with Dr. Greenhouse, Inc. This collaboration aims to create an enterprise-scale indoor feed mill at the River Ranch Dairy in Hanford, California. The primary goal is to enrich the diet of over 5,000 dairy cows with Automated Sprouted Grain (ASG), marking a significant step towards sustainable dairy farming.
The Forever Feed Mill
The Forever Feed Mill will cultivate ASG in a controlled indoor environment. Research and feed trials have shown that ASG-enriched diets not only enhance the health and productivity of dairy cows but also play a crucial role in reducing methane emissions. This innovative approach addresses the urgent need to reduce the environmental impact of traditional farming methods, particularly in terms of water, land, fuel, and fertilizer usage.
Jack de Jong, owner of River Ranch Farms and chairman of Forever Feed Technologies, expressed confidence in the positive impact of ASG-supplemented feed on dairy herd health and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Greenhouse: Engineering for a Sustainable Future
Dr. Greenhouse, renowned for its Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) expertise, has engineered over 180 indoor farms globally. These climate-controlled farms are pivotal in enhancing local and regional food security while reducing dependence on international supply chains. Their role in decreasing food miles and mitigating risks related to water and weather disruptions is invaluable.
Dr. Nadia Sabeh, President of Dr. Greenhouse, highlighted their commitment to designing a leading indoor environment for animal feed agriculture, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize dairy production and contribute to the industry’s climate neutrality goal by 2050.
FFT and Dr. Greenhouse: Redefining Animal Feed Production
Nathan Bastow, SVP of Engineering Services at Forever Feed Technologies, underscored the importance of automated growing systems and controlled environment engineering in achieving optimal germination and nutritional efficiency of ASG Feed™. This project symbolizes a significant advance in sustainable agriculture and aligns with the broader goal of climate-neutral dairy production.
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