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Who We Are

Founded by a coalition of industry experts, researchers and soil scientists, The Frass Institute is a non-profit center housed under the North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture for research and education on insect frass as a soil amendment.

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What We Do

  • Collect and analyze global research on frass.

  • Provide unbiased information for stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with universities and farmers for
    on-farm trials.

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Our Partners

The North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture

NACIA leads the advancement of sustainable insect agriculture across North America. Its vision is to drive the growth of the insect agriculture industry as a resource-efficient nutrient source that supports the health of animals, plants, and soils across North America.

The Frass Institute is a proud NACIA initiative, dedicated to advancing science-based research and innovative applications of insect frass in agriculture.

Have a Question or Want to Collaborate?

Whether you’re a farmer, researcher, agrologist, or distributor, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about frass research, application guidelines, or partnership opportunities.