Chapul Farms

It was wonderful to be part of the recent Organicology conference! ?? We enjoyed connected with like-minded individuals who share a deep care for our soil and sustainable practices. It was great to see many colleagues from Organically Grown Company, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and others. As well as many new friends! A highlight for me was the powerful talk by Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm. Leah is a Black Kreyol farmer, author, mother, and food justice activist who has dedicated 25 years to tending the soil and advocating for an anti-racist food system. #Organicology #SustainableAgriculture #FoodJustice #Community

Struggling with Soil Health? There’s a Natural Solution. ???? We hear it all the time from farmers and growers: Soil health is declining, and synthetic fertilizers just aren’t cutting it anymore. The loss of microbial diversity is making crops more vulnerable, requiring more inputs just to maintain productivity. It’s frustrating, costly, and unsustainable. That’s why we’re passionate about Black Soldier Fly Frass. ?? Frass is a natural soil amendment rich in beneficial bacteria, fungi, and chitin, a powerful compound that enhances microbial activity and improves plant nutrient uptake. Unlike synthetic fertilizers, frass builds long-term soil health, improving structure, water retention, and disease resistance—all while reducing dependency on chemical inputs. At Chapul Farms, we produce high-quality insect frass from Black Soldier Fly Larvae that upcycle food waste from local food processors. It’s a closed-loop solution that’s good for your crops and the planet. ???? Interested in giving frass a try? Let’s chat! Drop a comment below or send us a message to learn more. Have you tried insect frass in your soil? What results have you seen? Let’s start the conversation! ?? #SoilHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming

?? Join Sayla Grom and Caitlyn Bering from Chapul Farms at the Food Northwest Process & Packaging Expo in Portland on Wednesday, March 19. At Chapul Farms, we transform bulk pre-consumer food waste streams into high-protein animal feed and nutrient-rich soil fertilizers. We're looking forward to discussing sustainable food waste solutions with industry professionals. If you’re interested in setting up a meeting during the conference, please comment below or fill out the contact form on our website: https://hubs.ly/Q03bbj070 Hope to see you there! ???? #foodnorthwest #upcycling #foodprocessing #foodindustry

Big shoutout to?Brew Dr. Kombucha?for their commitment to sustainability and for being an incredible feedstock partner. Instead of letting byproducts go to waste, Brew Dr. ensures that their kombucha compost is put to good use—helping to feed our black soldier fly larvae. ?????? This kind of circular economy approach is exactly what we need to create a more sustainable food system. Partnerships like this help us upcycle nutrients, reduce waste, and produce high-quality ingredients for pet food, aquaculture, and soil amendments. Proud to be working with companies that walk the talk when it comes to sustainability. Let’s keep pushing for greener solutions together! ???? #CircularEconomy #WasteToValue #Upcycling

We’re unveiling our brand-new website and a fresh new look for Chapul Farms! ?? ?? As we continue our mission to revolutionize sustainable agriculture through insect farming, we wanted our digital presence to reflect our growth, innovation, and commitment to regenerative food systems. Our new website is designed to better showcase our company's direction, as well as how black soldier fly larvae are transforming waste into high-value nutrition for pet food, aquaculture, and soil health. Check it out here: https://hubs.ly/Q039ZHDW0 ? Explore our new site to: ?? Learn more about our mission and impact ?? See how our technology is advancing circular agriculture ?? Connect with us for partnerships and collaboration #ChapulFarms #SustainableAgriculture #InsectFarming #RegenerativeFoodSystems #CircularEconomy

?? Spotlight on our desert dwelling team member: Kari Madden ?? ?? Based in Tucson, AZ, Kari joined Chapul Farms in October 2022. She has transformed our sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships as Director of Business Development over the past 2.5 years. She has doubled recurring revenue, launched trials across aquaculture, pet food, and soil markets, and managed our project with Re-Nuble. She was a collegiate synchronized swimmer ?? ?? at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, where she also got her degrees in Economics & International Relations. With 12+ years in business development, she has successfully scaled customer success programs across sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, and software startups. Other fun facts about Kari: ??♀? She just finished her first 10k race in this photo, running through the gorgeous town of Patagonia in Southern Arizona ???? She is fluent in Spanish! And lived in Argentina in 2011, attending the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina 'Santa María de los Buenos Aires' ?? Her second favorite insect (after the Black Soldier Fly) is the Tarantula Wasp because of its stunning bright orange wings and its cunningness as a predator of the desert

?? Meet Lance from Heritage Oregon Grown Farms and his adorable piglet! Did you know that adding Black Soldier Fly to a pig's diet can boost growth, meat quality, and overall health? ?? Plus, live Black Soldier Fly can help alleviate weaning stress by encouraging exploration and feed intake in weaning piglets! ?? Happy belated National Pig Day! Curious about how this works? Check out this article: https://hubs.ly/Q039LDpF0 Need some premium swine and poultry feed? Support Lance and his farm: https://hubs.ly/Q039LTym0 #SustainableFarming #AnimalNutrition #PigFarming

A call to action for all supporters of Chapul, and sustainable USA agriculture: Chapul Farms has been part of the Circular Solutions for Resilient Farms (CSRF) Initiative, an innovative project funded by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service - Climate Smart Commodities Grant awarded to agriculture innovators Re-Nuble, Chapul Farms, and IPM Institute of North America. We have been working with 16 small and underserved farms across the USA to transform how we care for our soil and land, embracing circular practices to improve soil health, increasing farm resilience, and producing high-quality crops. However, funding for this initiative has been frozen since January 20 and all communication from the USDA has stopped. Expenses that were already incurred by all parties are not being reimbursed, putting our small companies, and the USA farmers we support at significant risk. ?? How You Can Help ?? Please take just a few minutes to contact your representatives in Congress and urge them to take action. Here’s how: 1?? Find Your Representatives Visit https://hubs.ly/Q039lphq0 and enter your ZIP code to find your Representative and Senators. 2?? Reach Out to Them Call their office (numbers are listed on their official websites). Congressional offices track constituent calls, and a simple message like this works: ?? "Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City, State]. I’m calling to urge [Representative/Senator’s Name] to advocate for the reinstatement of USDA grant funding for the Climate Smart Commodities Grant. This program supports small, underserved farmers and promotes circular agriculture. These contracts must be honored. Thank you." Email or use their website contact form to send a similar message. Tag them on social media and share your concern publicly. 3?? Spread the Word Share this post and encourage others to take action! If your Representative or Senator responds, let us know. We need to hold them accountable. Thank you for standing with us and supporting resilient, sustainable farming. Your voice matters! ?? More details on our specific grant initiative can be found here: https://hubs.ly/Q039ljx-0 #SustainableAgriculture #FarmResilience #USDA #CircularSolutions #PolicyAction #SupportSmallFarms

???? Fun new video for this Friday afternoon! Join our CEO, Patrick Crowley, on a virtual tour of our pilot facility, showcasing how we produce sustainable protein and soil amendments. ?? Plus, get a sneak peek into our expansion plans in McMinnville, OR! Curious about how we're transforming the future of agriculture? Watch the video and let us know what you think about our initiatives!

On January 31st, we were honored to host Congresswoman Andrea Salinas to celebrate the purchase of our new industrial property in McMinnville, a major milestone made possible through the USDA Fertilizer Production Expansion Program grant. This achievement is just the beginning, and we’re excited to share our expansion plans over the next two years. We were also joined by some of our incredible partners: Colas Construction, Brew Dr. Kombucha, MEDP - McMinnville Economic Development Partnership, SEDCOR, Business Oregon, Unidos Bridging Community, and Zero Waste McMinnville. A big thank you to everyone who came to help us mark this exciting moment! ??