This $650,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.212 - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program) supports the development of cricket protein powder as an eco-friendly and nutritious alternative to conventional protein sources. The grant recipient, Mighty Cricket, Inc., will raise crickets on diets formulated from pre-consumer food waste, monitor their growth and nutritional profiles, conduct sensory evaluations, and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different feed formulations and processing methods. This project aims to reduce the environmental impact of traditional livestock farming, improve food security, and enhance economic conditions for cricket farmers and waste management practices. By accomplishing these goals, the project holds the potential to revolutionize protein production, making it more sustainable and accessible to a broader population.
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