FFT GROWSYSTEMS™ 

The Benefits of Feeding Livestock Hydroponically Sprouted Grain 

Every livestock operation and their families have different goals.

In our years of experience, we rarely see any livestock producer doing doing exactly the same thing in feeding their animals. As a result of the constant flow of new ag science and technology there is still much to learn from each other that can improve the profitability of our farms. 

Forever Feed is pursuing a path to help large-scale commercial livestock operations increase production and reduce the risks of feed inconsistency, seasonal conditions, market swings, and long-term sustainability.  

Here are answers to questions dairyman have been asking us, many which also apply to a wide range of other livestock operations.  

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Forever Feed Technologies is the leading producer of automated hydroponic growing systems for large-scale commercial livestock operations. 

  • The FFT GrowSystem is an automated hydroponic grain sprouting machine that grows over 100,000 lbs. (45Kg) of livestock feed per day.  The system is built to meet the demands of high-producing livestock operations by integrating FFT’s patented indoor grain sprouting science and protocols with industry proven automation technology. 

    The FFT GrowSystem is supported by JR Automation, a Hitachi company, who provides industry-leading automation and integration expertise. 

  • FFT ForeverFeed is a fresh nutritious sprouted grain supplement that is a highly digestible livestock feed that improves feed efficiency and can be grown year-round. 

  • Ongoing studies at the River Ranch Dairy through the FFT Innovation Center indicate greater feed efficiency, higher milk components, and the potential to reduce enteric methane emissions. 

  • One FFT GrowSystem will grow 35-50 tons of fodder per day and replace over 350-500 acres of land using 95% less water than field grown alfalfa. (Based on California metrics.)

  • Yes, through feed efficiency and potential milk gains.  

  • 3-5 year payback. 

  • ForeverFeed™ can potentially make up to 20-30% of the total mixed ration. 

  • No financing, but discounts for early installations and larger systems.  

  • Over 95% less water than what’s needed for field grown Alfalfa.

  • About 3,000 cows at 10% inclusion per FFT GrowSystem. 

  • Yes, ForeverFeed is highly nutritious and digestible feed.

  • $5.5 million plus the building and climate control system.

  • Only one employee per system for daily operations.

  • 16,000 sq. Ft. for one FFT GrowSystem. 

  • Forever Feed Technologies started growing hydroponic sprouted grain fodder in late 2024 and has been growing and feeding milking cows at the River Ranch Dairy in Hanford, California since then.

  • Forever Feed nutritionists and botanists will advise producers on the best grain varieties, sources, and market prices to meet the goals of the operation.

  • Any cereal grains: wheat, barley, triticale, sorghum.

  • The FFT GrowSystem is designed to be owned and operated by the farm and is supported with any technical updates or growing protocols and operations updates from both Forever Feed Technologies and JR Automation. Routine maintenance is easily handled by the dairy. 

  • 12-14 months for ordering long-lead items. On-farm build only takes a few months. 

  • Most components are U.S. made. 

  • FFT is the only reliable large hydroponic livestock feed growing system that is economically viable. We are the real deal! 

  • Not in the near term. For the bigger players with at least 3,000 cows, it makes sense to install the FFT GrowSystem right on the farm, feeding into the commodity barn. 

  • Forever Feed Technologies was founded and funded by farmers looking to build a profitable and dependable future for them and their families.