Entomo Farms and Entotrust
Entomo Farms is the front runner Canadian farm for earth preservation through alternative proteins. Since 2014, Entomo Farms has been developing large scale cricket farming. The protein powder is for B2B and for end consumers. Entomo Farms is the only certified organic cricket farm and the largest scale farm of crickets in North America. We choose […]
Entomo Farms wins the Entrepreneur Innovation Award
Entomo Farms was proud and humbled to win the Entrepreneur Innovation Award from the Kawartha Chamber of Commerce and Tourism for 2019. We were nominated and chosen for our dedication to providing global sustainable food solutions through edible insects, as well as for our ethical farming operations, as our crickets are raised in a free-range […]
Edible Insects in the House at LA & SF Specialty
This week edible insects, including Entomo Farms whole-roasted crickets, caused quite a buzz at a buyer’s event at LA & SF Specialty in California. Represented by entomophagist and entomophagy advocate, Aly Moore of Bugible, the edible insect table was a main feature at the event. ‘ We were the most poppin’ booth in the whole […]
Cricket Chips? Ant Caviar? Orange County Fair Has Bugs on the Menu
‘Cricket chips? Ant caviar? Eating insects may be the next big trend in gourmet, sustainable food — but who’s going to take the first bite? Whether drawn by curiosity or hunger or both, an audience gathered Sunday for a “Cooking with Bugs” demonstration at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa.’
Research and Policy Priorities for Edible Insects
” Global communities increasingly struggle to provide ample healthful food for growing populations in the face of social and environmental pressures. Insect agriculture is one underexplored and innovative approach… The edible insects industry is in its nascent stages, as relatively few entities have committed resources towards optimizing farming methods. Nevertheless, insect farming is poised to […]
Entomo Farms Wins the Premier’s Award for Innovation in Agriculture
July 4, 2019 was a remarkable day for Entomo Farms. Ernie Hardeman, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, along with Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP, Dave Piccini, presented Darren and Ryan Goldin with the highly-esteemed Premier’s Award for Innovation in Agriculture. Read the Article
Madagascar Passion Project: Part 5
I have recently returned from my 5th trip to Madagascar for the IPSIO and Valala Farms project. The wonderful staff at the Biodiversity Centre make if feel as comfortable as a second home. Although the travel and the workload are intense, seeing this project come to fruition energizes and inspires us all in amazing ways. […]
Joseph Yoon The Bug Chef on Live with Kelly and Ryan
Madagascar; The Passion Intensifies
Darren Goldin, Director of Farming Operations for Entomo Farms is a passionate person. He is passionate about farming, agriculture, the environment, insects, health and humanity. It is his passion which led him to multiple trips in Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over 60% of children under the age […]
Can Insects Compete With Beef, Poultry as Nutritional Powerhouses?
“Joel B. Mason, MD, isn’t ready to pop a whole cricket in his mouth just yet. But he’s okay with eating granola, pasta, or energy bars made with powdered crickets. “[Y]ou can fold it into a number of recipes and use it similarly to the way you use flour,” he said. Besides facilitating cooking and […]