Black Soldier Fly Farming
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What is Black Soldier Fly farming?
High protein
Developing practices and varieties that thrive in changing environmental conditions.
Waste management
Understanding the vital role of healthy soils in productivity and ecosystem services.
Small scale farms
Investigating solutions for efficient and clean water use in agricultural landscapes.
Meet the team
Sarah Adcock
I am an Assistant Professor in Animal Welfare in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I received my PhD in Animal Behavior at the University of California-Davis and my MSc in Cognitive and Behavioral Ecology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. (Role with BSF)
Jocelyn Woods
I am a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Dr. Adcock. I received my PhD in Animal Welfare Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I received my PhD in Agricultural Bio-environment and Energy Engineering at the China Agricultural University. (Role with BSF)
Haipeng Shi
I am a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Dr. Adcock. (Role with BSF)
Eliza Eyman
I am a master’s student in the lab of Dr. Adcock. For my master’s thesis, I will survey poultry farmers in the U.S. Midwest to understand the perceived barriers and conduits to Black Soldier Fly production, as well as to raise awareness and knowledge about the use of Black Soldier Fly larvae on poultry farms.
Sustainable Ecosystems Lab
Our lab investigates the intricate relationships within agricultural and natural ecosystems to develop sustainable solutions for food security, environmental health, and biodiversity conservation.
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$78,200
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Groundbreaking Research
We conduct pioneering studies that push boundaries, contributing vital insights to science and practical applications.
Experiential Learning
Our students gain hands-on experience through fieldwork, lab work, and community engagement, preparing them to be leaders.
Community Engagement
We share our expertise, bringing scientific knowledge and sustainable practices to communities across Wisconsin.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that
Martin Luther King Jr.
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