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The Basics of BSF Farming: Sustainable Protein for Poultry (Udemy.com)

Sustainable Insect Farming: Black Soldier Fly Basics. Production cycle, nutritional value, equipment and economics.

Created by: eLengo Farming Courses

Last updated March 2023

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What you will learn

  • Understand the essential knowledge required to start and manage a successful BSF farm.
  • Learn the proper procedures and tasks needed to achieve maximum production in BSF farming.
  • Discover effective management techniques for a thriving BSF farm, including breeding and harvesting.
  • Develop cost-saving techniques and business skills to find a market and grow your BSF farm.
  • Gain knowledge of the economic and environmental benefits of BSF farming.
  • Be able to create and maintain a sustainable and profitable BSF farm, reducing waste and providing healthy protein for animals.

How it compares

Against the other 1,210 rated Udemy courses in Business on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 15% of them
  • Reviews141#1,032 of 1,211 by number of reviews
  • Length1.8 hoursshorter than 69% of them
  • Last updatedMarch 2023earlier than 79% of them

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Course Description

Are you looking for a sustainable, cost-effective way to produce protein-rich animal feed? Look no further than black soldier fly farming! This innovative form of insect farming is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide thanks to its lightning-fast production cycle and high nutritional value.


In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about black soldier fly farming. Starting with the essential basics, we will cover the proper procedures and tasks you need to do for maximum survival rates and profits. You will also discover the secrets to maximizing profits and learn about BSF management, breeding, equipment, and harvesting.


Black soldier fly larvae are a fantastic source of protein, making them an ideal food source for animals like poultry, fish, and pigs. But that's not all – these incredible insects are also incredible waste disposers, devouring everything from agricultural leftovers to slaughterhouse scraps. Whether you're a farmer looking to reduce waste and boost profitability or an animal owner searching for a healthy, sustainable protein source, black soldier fly farming is the solution you've been searching for!


In this course, we will cover the advantages of BSF farming, factors affecting BSF production, BSF life cycle, raising BSF, structures, and economic factors. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the basics of black soldier fly farming and be ready to grow or improve your farm!


Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this innovative and sustainable form of farming. Join us now and discover how black soldier fly farming can benefit your farming venture.

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Instructor Details

eLengo Farming Courses

At eLengo, we believe profitable, sustainable farming should be within everyone’s reach. Since 2017, our team of agronomists and seasoned farmers has trained 25,000+ learners through dozens of top-rated courses spanning poultry, crops, livestock, and agribusiness skills.

What makes us different? Real farms, real experts, real results. Every lesson is filmed on location—inside chicken coops, greenhouses, and fields—so you see exactly how successful small-scale farmers work day-to-day. We pair those practical demos with clear business guidance, helping you turn knowledge into income and impact.

Whether you’re raising your first chicks, scaling a greenhouse, or refining your farm finances, you’ll find a welcoming community here. We know the challenges of starting; we’ve lived them ourselves, and we’re passionate about guiding you past costly mistakes toward healthy flocks, abundant harvests, and thriving agribusinesses.

Join eLengo and let’s grow your farming future together—one confident step at a time.

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Reviews

4.3

141 ratings on Udemy

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By Thembi on 7/14/2026

She explains everything very well. I'm quite impressed. Very knowledgeable on the subject matter. I've wanted more information on this but on YouTube you always get bits and pieces of information. This is very comprehensive.

By Rafael Zendonadi on 10/10/2025

It covers some useful topics, but the process flow is quite disorganized. A more structured step-by-step guide would be helpful.

By Brenda Njoroge on 3/12/2025

It was great. I learned a lot about BSF farming and are now feeling adequately prepared to try it out.

By Chu Jin Jett on 9/14/2024

Personally, the course seem nothing complication and very directive, this may make me feel confident to kick start the project.

By Matan Shelomi on 4/1/2024

I like this instructor! She is very clear, her information is good, her enthusiasm for BSF is amazing. And she speaks from experience.

By Mfmunoz8@Uc.Cl on 2/12/2024

El curso me sirvió para reforzar los conocimientos adquiridos en la literatura. Es un excelente curso para alguien que comienza a estudiar los insectos comestibles.

By Adeyemi Oluwaseun on 12/25/2023

It is such a timely course in such a time as this when the cost of feeding animal in on the high side. What a knowledge revealing course. thank you.

By Alejandra Alliende Piotrowski on 8/2/2023

Good, but what about if you dont live in tropical weather? do you need lights? or something to make it warm inside?

By Arumuganainar Suresh on 3/6/2023

this course will help me to feed millions in the future. The teaching was good by seeing the actual doings

By Allen on 6/7/2022

Thank you so much for your very valuable training. A stepping stone in BSF production. The presenter is very knowledgeable in the subject.

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Overall Score : 86 / 100