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Arthro-Pod EP 173: Insect Farming with David Fluker

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Hello bug lovers! Today's episode is a special treat as the Arthro-Pod gang is joined by David Fluker of Fluker Farms and Soldier Fly Technologies to talk about tending to crickets, soldier flies, and more. David is a second generation insect farmer and self proclaimed "ento-preneur", tune in to learn about the history of Fluker Farms, the live feeder insect industry, and what the future may hold for those who use insects as tiny livestock! We for one welcome the age of the solider fly!



Show Notes

  • Fluker's main website https://flukerfarms.com/ 
  • Soldier Fly Technologies website: https://www.soldierfly.com/
  • If you would like to access Fluker's teaching aids we wanted to highlight them here: https://flukerfarms.com/reptile-u/knowledge-base/teaching-aids/ 
  • Are you interested in joining the ranks of insect farming? Check out the North American Coalition for Insect Agriculture https://nacia.org/ 
  • Check out this tour of the farm via YouTube https://flukerfarms.com/tour-of-the-farm/
    • A vintage "I ate a Bug Club" button

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