US: COLORADO - FarmBox Foods Unveils Plans For Hydroponic Fodder Farm
Posted by chrismichlewicz
February 1, 2022
One hydroponic fodder farm can feed 25 dairy cows per day or 35 beef cattle per day. The nutritious dietary supplement increases the weight of beef cattle and helps promote the production of better-quality milk in dairy cows and goats. Fodder can also be used to supplement the diets of horses, alpacas, sheep, chickens and rabbits.
With its appearance at the 2022 National Western Stock Show in Denver, FarmBox Foods announced the development of a hydroponic system that enables ranchers and farmers to grow nutrient-rich feed onsite year-round.
The shipping container-based fodder farm will be released beginning in mid-2022.
Fodder is nutrient-rich feed for horses, cattle, sheep, goats and other livestock. The dietary supplement increases the weight of livestock, promotes the production of better-quality milk, and decreases methane output. It also reduces feed costs for horses, hydrates livestock, and eliminates the need to transport feed over long distances.
The upcycled, insulated shipping containers that house these systems can be placed anywhere in the world and produce large quantities of fodder year-round without using pesticides. The controlled-climate fodder farm is protected from drought, freezes, heat waves, hail and pests, and needs only about 60 gallons of water per day. It grows approximately 1,080 pounds of fodder a day and requires about 28 hours of labor per week, including weekends.
FarmBox Foods hired an expert in hydroponic fodder system development and is in the pre-production process (as of Jan. 29, 2022).
The company is already taking pre-orders (go to www.FarmBoxFoods.com/fodder-farm/ to learn more or get on the list).
FarmBox Foods, based in Sedalia, has spent the last four years developing automated farms in shipping containers to grow gourmet mushrooms, leafy greens, culinary herbs, peppers, small tomatoes and trees. The mission-driven company is focused on helping feed those living in food deserts while empowering local communities and providing jobs and educational opportunities. The company’s latest offering helps promote food security for animals, especially in the wake of storms or when the supply chain breaks down.
Cattle enjoying fresh-grown fodder.
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