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1. Welcome to A&V CONSULTING, LLC: https://youtu.be/72uKdPUH8FA
2. Dr. Vladimir Pozdnyakov, Co-founder of A&V Consulting LLC, shares how international agricultural companies can successfully enter the U.S. market: https://youtu.be/_aAuzSoN2j4
3. A&V CONSULTING, LLC is proud to partner with leading Japanese innovators in organic ag-tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faBsejHt5QE
4. COMPO S-Series Introduction to Florida: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfdTRIIz-mY
The COMPO system is a Japanese fermentation technology designed to convert livestock waste—such as poultry litter, dairy manure, or hog waste—into safe, nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. Through a controlled aerobic fermentation process, the system reduces odors, eliminates pathogens, and stabilizes nutrients, creating a product that can be applied directly to fields or sold as certified organic fertilizer. This approach not only helps farmers manage waste more sustainably but also supports soil health, reduces environmental impact, and creates new revenue opportunities from materials that would otherwise pose disposal challenges.
5. Flushing Manure System
McCormick Farms Reclamation System Video
This video provides a strong example of a well-integrated, farm-based flush manure and bedding management system that prioritizes both animal welfare and resource efficiency. The reclamation process effectively demonstrates how automated barn cleaning, sand recovery, and solid–liquid separation can function together as a closed-loop system within a working dairy operation. The visual clarity of the process helps viewers understand how modern dairy farms can operationalize sustainability rather than treat manure solely as a disposal problem.
A key strength of the system is its focus on sand bedding recycling, which is critically important for cow comfort, hoof health, and overall hygiene. By continuously removing manure from the barns, separating solids from liquids, and recovering clean sand for reuse, the farm reduces waste while maintaining consistently dry bedding conditions for the herd. This approach reflects a thoughtful balance between operational practicality, labor efficiency, and animal well-being.
From an environmental perspective, the system illustrates a proactive approach to manure management. Rather than relying solely on storage lagoons or land application, McCormick Farms has designed an integrated process that minimizes waste, conserves resources, and improves overall farm cleanliness. The level of automation shown in the video reduces manual labor requirements, improves consistency of operations, and suggests a replicable model for other large dairies seeking to modernize their manure handling systems.
At the same time, the video highlights important technical questions relevant for broader application and regional "manure cluster" models. After liquid–solid separation, the recovered solids typically contain more than 70% moisture. If these solids are directed to the KNLL enclosed fermentation system—which operates most effectively at approximately 65–70% moisture—they must first be conditioned by blending with a suitable dry organic amendment such as sawdust, wood shavings, rice hulls, or other dry bedding material (excluding sand) to reduce moisture content and improve structural porosity prior to loading. Alternatively, when moisture levels remain too high, the separated solids could be routed to the KNLL system only after additional dewatering or drying treatment, ensuring the material meets optimal processing conditions before fermentation. Equally important is how the liquid fraction is stored or treated, how nutrients are managed downstream, and whether the stabilized solids could ultimately be converted into a marketable organic fertilizer product.
Overall, the video effectively showcases a practical, well-engineered example of modern dairy manure handling that aligns with principles of sustainability, circular resource use, and improved animal welfare. It also provides a valuable real-world context for evaluating how existing flush-and-separation systems could be technically integrated with enclosed fermentation technologies such as KNLL within a Florida Manure Cluster Model.