Insect Farming Research
for a better world…
The goal of the Center is to provide high quality research that meets the needs of industry.
So that industry, in turn, can use that knowledge to further explore the use of insect ingredients, with suitable regulatory approvals, as feed for animals, food for humans and a sustainable resource for agribusiness.
Research Thrusts
The Center for Environmental Sustainability through Insect Farming (CEIF) converges basic research needs with industrial applications for the insect agricultural industry. Research is driven by industry members that include insect producers and consumers of insect protein across a variety of species.
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Production Optimization & Feed Trials
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Insect Genetics & Genomics
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Microbiology & Quality Assurance
Why Join CEIF?
By becoming part of the Center, you’ll gain the following benefits:
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High return on research that meets your needs
Get involved with a low financial investment that provides access to > $450K in research annually.
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Development of intellectual property
Industry Advisory Board Members have the option to license IP developed by CEIF with no royalty fees.
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Recruitment of future employees
CEIF researchers will get on the job training that will make them valuable as future employees and contractors in the Insect Agriculture sector.
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Linkages with NSF and its prestigious program
The NSF I/UCRC program leverages the talent and resources of Industry, Government, & Academia to pursue pre-competitive research that drives economic growth.
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Networking Opportunities
Members create opportunities to cross-pollinate with researchers from other institutions and industries, conducting research in areas such as feedstuff evaluations, insect production, optimizaion and genetics.
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Shape the direction of ongoing research
Members are in unique position to shape the direction of research by proposing topics related to specific interests. CEIF exists to respond to the industry research needs identified by our Industry Advisory Board.