About this Event
1960 Kimball Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
https://entomology.k-state.edu/about/initiatives/insectfarming/events/ #kstateinsectfarmingLed by the K-State Insect Farming Initiative, join us on May 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1960 Kimball Ave's Venue Space for a one-day workshop. We will bring together researchers, industry professionals, and agricultural innovators to explore insect farming and provide live demonstrations on how to farm yellow mealworms.
Speakers
Event Details
Registration and Check In
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 9:30am to 10am
Welcome from the Insect Farming Initiative with Minigame
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 10am to 10:20am
The Crunchy Cost of Care: Investigating In-House Insect Farming for Zoo Insect-Eaters
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 10:20am to 10:40am
MINIstock: How USDA-ARS Researchers Are Working to Advance Practical Applications of Insect Products
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 10:40am to 11am
Interactive Minigame
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 11am to 11:30am
Student Engagement with Insect Farming
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 11:30am to 11:45am
Break for Lunch (on your own)
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 11:45am to 1pm
Advancing your Research with Nanopore Sequencing
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 1pm to 1:20pm
Live Demo: The Yellow Mealworm Biorefinery
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 2pm to 2:20pm
Use of Insect Meal in Pet Food Applications – Impact on Processing Characteristics and Kibble Quality
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 2:20pm to 2:40pm
Closing Remarks, Q&A, and Final Minigame
Thu, May 7, 2026 | 2:40pm to 3pm
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