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THE HTE ULTIMATE FOOD SYSTEM IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU
• Our growing system is completely scalable, so we will build the system you need tailored

to your herd size – from 50 to 100,000 head herds or more. Multiple systems will feed any

sized herd. Our largest system will produce 64 tons of food every single day. The cost of using

our system is $145/ton, Which is significantly less than purchasing lower quality alfalfa hay.
• HTE barley fodder is a perfect feed for dairy cattle, sheep, hogs, chickens, goats, and
other livestock.

• Our system can be housed in suitable existing structures, or we will design a purpose-built

structure for your HTE system.
• You’ll never worry about crop failure, weather, or the hassle and expense of field cultivation.
Put your land into production of more profitable crops!

• Our fresh grown fodder is 100% organic, no chemicals ever, and guaranteed pure and safe

for your animals.
• You’ll maximize fodder production with our Healing the Earth proprietary nutrient mix and

patented barley seed.
• On-site system set-up and crew training is included in the HTE system purchase price.
• HTE will remotely monitor your system’s performance to help manage any operational
problems.
* Precise system specifications, including size and yield quantities, to feed your herd are available upon request
The Ultimate Food System ®
YOUR MARKET OPPORTUNITY WITH A HTE ULTIMATE FOOD SYSTEM
• Preserve Resources Owning Ultimate Food System will allow you to capitalize on the growing demand for grass-fed dairy
• Food at the Point of Consumption™ products through the company’s unique grass feedlot concept. Unfortunately, the U.S. dairy industry
has been unable to scale up grass-fed production in order to meet market demand, but HTE’s grass
• Herds to drastically reduce freight feedlot concept accelerates production while maintaining animal health and a natural grass/forage
costs and reduce spoilage daily ration. Pasture-fed and open range dairy cattle are limited by the low nutritional value of typical
pasture forage plants. HTE’s highly nutritious fresh barley fodder, in combination with all-natural
• Pollution Reduction grass hay and dietary supplements, will produce healthier animals, a higher butter fat content,
• Predictability & Scalability and greater production.
• Year-Round
HTE BARLEY FODDER DELIVERS MORE
• Fast
The main benefit of sprouted fodder in comparison to feeding grain is “improved protein, starch
• Quality Crops and sugar” (CROPP Cooperative’s “Sprouted Dairy Fodder” Technical Bulletin #10 by Dr. Sylvia
• Flexibility Abel-Caines). Nearly all of the starch present in the grain is converted to sugar by sprouting, which
is better utilized by the rumen than the dry grain. This reduces acidosis problems, as the rumen pH
• Spatial Efficiency stays more stable without the constant input of starch.
“Mineral and vitamin levels in UFS sprouted barley are significantly increased over those in grain;
in addition, they are absorbed more efficiently due to the lack of enzyme inhibitors in sprouted
grain. Sprouts provide a good supply of vitamins A, E, C, and B complex. The vitamin content of
GRASS-FED DAIRY COW MARKET IS GROWING FAST some seeds can increase by up to 20 times their original value within several days of sprouting.”
(“Sprouted Barley Fodder” Technical Bulletin)
The U.S. grass-fed dairy market is a rapidly growing segment of the U.S. dairy industry. Retail sales
of labeled, fresh, grass-fed dairy products is now a multi-billion dollar a year industry with no slowing Jim Kern of Fodder Feeds pointed out that “when a cow eats fresh sprouted fodder, it is eating
of growth in sight (according to research done by Tabula Research published in October 2023). digestive enzymes that are not present in dry hay or in grain. It is highly digestible and nutritious.”
Grass-fed dairy products are not a fad, as nearly all major retailers have added it to their shelves
in recent years and major national restaurant chains have added grass-fed dairy products to their
menus. Sports stadium concession stands have included grass-fed dairy products to their menus with Nutrient and Mineral of Various Grains as Compared to HTE Fodder
great success! Clearly, the trend of adding grass-fed dairy products to menus extends across the
value chain. According to Nielsen, fresh grass-fed dairy products command a significant premium HTE Fodder % Barley % Corn % Wheat % Oats %
over conventional feed methods at all retail levels in the twelve months ending June 2022. TDN 94.0 84.1 87.6 86.8 83.0
There is a growing body of scientific research pointing to the health benefits of grass-fed dairy over Crude Protein 20.93 12.8 8.8 13.8 12.6
conventional feed methods. Grass-fed dairy is more healthful for people because of its significantly
better omega-6 to omega 3 fatty acid ratio, higher concentration of conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs), NDF 33.27 18.3 9.7 12.4 26.7
higher levels of antioxidants, and lower risk of both E. coli infection and antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Calcium .23 .08 .03 .08 .10
Grass-fed dairy cattle of the right breed produced to high standards result in higher production
outputs and a higher concentration of butter fat. Phosphorus .61 .38 .29 .36 .38

Potassium .71 .53 .37 .43 .50
Manganese .22 .13 .11 .13 .14

Sodium .61 .02 .03 .02 .02

Sulfur % .21 .14 .11 .15 .17