Return to Innovation for Impact Fund
2021: Sprouted Grains Grown Using Hydroponic Technology: Effects on Milk Production Efficiency and Nutrient Utilization in Dairy Cattle (AVF Supplement)
This project provides additional support for the 2021 AVF, Increasing Milk Production and Reducing Greenhouse Gas by Feeding Cows Hydroponic Sprouts, to support two student interns from Tuskegee University to work with staff from Grōv and the AVF team to operate the hydroponic grow system and manage fodder growth, which will involve monitoring and controlling grow condition protocols.
Cornell Investigators: Joseph McFadden (Animal Science), Neil Mattson (Horticulture), Kristan Reed (Animal Science), and Mike Van Amburgh (Animal Science)
External Collaborator: Dr. Olga Bolden-Tiller (Tuskegee University)