USDA Circular Solutions for Resilient Farms
Project Goals
The goal of our initiative is to enhance soil and farmland health by leveraging closed-loop solutions to improve soil quality, increase crop yields, and promote environmental sustainability. Through the use of containerized insect farming and insect frass application, we aim to:
Improve Soil & Land Health: By enriching the soil with essential nutrients and beneficial microbes, insect frass boosts soil fertility, water retention, structure, and biological activity for better overall health and resiliency.Measure and Monitor Improvements: The project will track key indicators like microbial diversity, water retention, and carbon sequestration to quantify the impact of these sustainable practices.
Boost Yields and Farm Productivity: With healthier soils, farmers can expect higher yields and improved resilience to environmental stressors.
Create Market Opportunities: This initiative will help small, underserved farmers gain access to new markets for their sustainably grown crops, increasing their revenue potential and supporting a circular, regenerative agricultural system.
Through this collaboration, we are working to demonstrate scalable solutions that not only benefit individual farms but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system as a whole.
Our Circular Technology
For our project, we partnered with Chapul Farms, the inventor of a novel containerized insect farming technology that transforms organic waste into insect frass, a valuable soil amendment, through a simple, scalable, and sustainable process.
How It Works:
Compact & Scalable: Housed in repurposed shipping containers, the system adapts to farms of any size, requiring minimal space, energy, and water.
Circular Process: Food and farm waste, such as fruits and grains, feeds Black Soldier Fly larvae. The larvae convert waste into two valuable byproducts: nutrient-packed frass and protein-rich larvae.
Efficient Production: Over 7–10 days, larvae consume organic waste in stacked trays, creating frass that supports soil health and plant growth.
Containerized insect farming isn’t just waste management—it’s a pathway to a healthier, more resilient future for farms.
Benefits of Insect Frass
Insect frass, a nutrient-rich byproduct of our containerized insect farming process, offers powerful benefits for soil, plants, and sustainable farming:
Improves Soil & Plant Health: Packed with essential nutrients, beneficial microbes, and chitin, frass boosts fertility, enhances biodiversity, and strengthens plant immunity.
Increases Resilience: Improves water retention, protects against erosion, and enhances soil’s ability to withstand natural disasters like droughts and floods.
Supports Sustainability: Provides a circular, closed-loop solution by transforming organic waste into a valuable soil amendment, reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and lowering environmental impacts.
Enhances Crop Quality & Yield: Strengthens root systems, improves plant vitality, and increases productivity.
Frass delivers a natural, sustainable approach to improving productivity while fostering resilience and environmental stewardship.
Calling All Farmers
Are you a small or underserved farmer in New York, Michigan, Mississippi, or Kentucky? Join us in transforming how we care for our soil and farms through circular practices that build resilience, productivity, and sustainability.
Why Join?
Boost Soil & Land Health: Experience the benefits of insect frass, a nutrient-rich, natural soil amendment that enhances soil fertility, increases water retention, and promotes long-term resilience.
Incentive Payment: Receive financial support during the first year of participation.
Expert Guidance: Work with crop advisors to develop a tailored nutrient management plan using proven practices.
Marketing Support: Get a customized strategy to market and distribute your produce, helping you succeed in competitive markets.
Ready to cultivate resilience on your farm?
Watch our webinar here to learn more and e-mail us at info@re-nuble.com to learn more and get involved.
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