Forever Feed Technologies (FFT), a leader in automated hydroponic livestock feed systems, has signed a $15 million contract with Bar-20 Dairy Farms in Kerman, California. This marks the second major FFT GrowSystem feed center announced by the company this year, delivering a transformative solution for water conservation and herd productivity in the dairy industry. River Ranch Farms announced in March 2026 to build a similar commercial-scale feed center.
The two FFT GrowSystems initially planned for Bar-20 will save more than 95% of the water typically needed to grow more than 800 acres of alfalfa while producing more than 75 tons of fresh ForeverFeed livestock feed per day. The new feed center is designed with capacity to add a third system, supporting more than 7,000 milking cows as part of Bar-20's 15,000-animal operation.
Bar-20 Dairy Farms, part of the Shehadey family group of companies, continues its long-standing commitment to sustainability. The FFT project builds on Bar-20's previous initiatives, including dairy methane digesters and a Microgrid fuel cell system with California Bioenergy and Bloom Energy, added in 2021. The dairy biogas is also used to produce renewable hydrogen transportation fuel.
"Partnering with Bar-20 Dairy Farms validates the real-world impact of our technology," said Jack de Jong, CEO and co-founder of Forever Feed Technologies. "We are delivering on our promise to help dairy operations become more productive, resilient and sustainable for generations to come."
Steve Shehadey, family member and manager of Bar-20 Dairy Farms, added: "Over the last three years, I have watched Jack and his team develop a reliable, large-scale feed system that meets the needs of our dairy. This is exactly the kind of innovative dairy technology needed for the next generation of successful operators, reducing our water footprint and helping us become more efficient."
The Bar-20 project highlights a new era for the livestock feed industry. FFT's ForeverFeed sprouted grain feed — provides highly nutritious, digestible feed year-round. This reduces vulnerability to weather, drought and supply chain disruptions while lowering water, land and input costs.
