Independent fodder system advice

Don't Spend Thousands on a Fodder System Until You've Spoken With Someone Who's Built 300+ of Them

Book a 60-minute Fodder Group Strategy Call or start with the free Production Calculator to understand your real cost of production before you buy, expand, or try to fix a system that is not working.

10+ years in hydroponic fodder 40+ countries advised 300+ systems built Independent advice, not supplier sales talk
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60-minute one-on-one Teams call. Paid by Stripe before booking. Limited availability across international time zones.

Chris Levick
The reality

Most Fodder System Mistakes Happen Before the System Is Switched On

Many people enter the hydroponic fodder market with good intentions and poor information. They buy the wrong system, underestimate labour, ignore mould risk, choose the wrong supplier, or fail to calculate what the fodder will actually cost them to produce.

Before you spend thousands on a hydroponic fodder system, or before you spend more trying to fix one that is not working properly, get independent advice from someone who has spent more than a decade in the industry.

Buying the wrong system size for your herd and budget
Underestimating the daily labour and discipline your system needs
Choosing the wrong supplier without knowing what questions to ask
Ignoring the climate, humidity, and ventilation your setup requires
Underestimating mould risk and what it costs you to manage
Using poor quality seed and not understanding why it matters
Overlooking water quality and its effect on your growth and hygiene
Not designing a proper cleaning and sanitation process
Assuming hydroponic fodder will automatically cut your feed costs
Not calculating your true production cost before committing
Not understanding how fodder fits into your total ration
Buying equipment before getting independent advice
Paid advisory

Book a USD $150 Fodder Group Strategy Call

A 60-minute one-on-one Microsoft Teams call with Chris Levick to discuss your specific situation. This is for people considering a hydroponic fodder system, comparing suppliers, reviewing a quote, trying to calculate production costs, or already running a system that is not performing as expected.

$150

USD, one-time

60 min

One-on-one call

Teams

Microsoft Teams

Stripe

Secure payment

Payment via Stripe before booking
Non-refundable
Limited availability across international time zones
Follow-on consultancy priced separately if needed
Call scope

What We Can Cover on the Call

Every call is tailored to your situation. Here are the areas Chris can help with.

Is hydroponic fodder right for your operation?
What is your likely cost of production?
What system size may suit your animal numbers?
What daily labour should you expect?
What supplier questions should you ask before buying?
What hardware red flags should you look for?
How do you reduce mould risk?
What seed quality issues matter?
What water quality issues matter?
How do climate and humidity affect production?
What ration size may make sense for your animals?
What went wrong if you already bought a system?
What should you fix before spending more money?
Right fit

Who This Is For

Small farmers feeding multiple animal types
Horse stables and equine properties
Cattle, sheep, goat, dairy, and mixed-livestock operations
Homesteaders and lifestyle farmers
Buyers comparing suppliers or reviewing a quote
Farmers who already received an equipment quote
People who already bought a system and need help
Investors assessing a fodder business opportunity
International buyers needing practical guidance before committing capital
Not the right fit

Who This Is Not For

People looking for a guaranteed feed-cost miracle
People unwilling to calculate production cost
People who want supplier hype rather than independent advice
People expecting a full project plan for USD $150
People who need ongoing consulting but only want to pay for one call

Some people should buy a system. Some should not. The call helps you work out which category you are in.

Experience

Why Speak With Fodder Group?

Chris Levick has spent more than a decade working with hydroponic fodder systems. His experience includes systems built or advised on in more than 40 countries and more than 300 systems built. The advice is practical, independent, and based on real operating experience.

Fodder Group does not sell or manufacture fodder systems. There is no financial interest in what equipment you buy or who you buy it from. The only goal on the call is to give you the best possible plan for your specific situation.

10+

Years experience

40+

Countries advised

300+

Systems built

Independent advice

Not tied to any supplier or manufacturer. Practical operating knowledge from real-world experience.

Supplier guidance

Before You Sign With a Supplier, Know What to Ask

The strategy call can privately cover supplier strengths, weaknesses, red flags, and the questions you should ask before signing anything. This is not published publicly — it is discussed confidentially during your call.

Troubleshooting

Already Bought a System and Having Problems?

The strategy call is also suitable if you already own a hydroponic fodder system and are dealing with poor production, mould, inconsistent trays, labour issues, seed problems, water issues, climate problems, or unclear feeding value.

Before you spend more money trying to fix a system, get an independent opinion on what is actually going wrong and whether the fix is worth the investment.

Common issues we can discuss:

Poor or inconsistent production volume
Mould, contamination, or hygiene issues
Seed quality and germination problems
Water quality affecting growth
Climate and humidity control failures
Labour and daily process breakdowns
Unclear return on investment
Before the call

Prepared Before the Call

After payment and booking, you complete a short questionnaire so Chris can review your situation and prepare properly. This means the 60 minutes are spent on solutions, not discovery.

What the questionnaire covers:

Full name, email, phone, country, state/region, and time zone
Animal types and number of animals
Current feed system and feed costs (if known)
Whether you are planning to buy, already operating, or researching
Whether you have received a supplier quote (and supplier name if comfortable)
Proposed system size and budget range
Main reason for booking the call and biggest concern
Topics to cover: production cost, supplier due diligence, growing technique, ration size, troubleshooting, or business feasibility
Upload any quotes, plans, or photos if available
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a sales call for equipment?

No. The call is independent advisory, not a hardware sales pitch. Fodder Group does not sell or manufacture fodder systems.

Can I book if I have already bought a system?

Yes. The call is suitable for both pre-purchase advice and post-purchase troubleshooting.

Will you tell me which supplier to use?

The call can cover supplier questions, red flags, strengths, and weaknesses privately. Fodder Group does not publicly name poor suppliers.

Will you design my full system during the call?

No. The call gives high-level guidance based on your situation. Detailed design, project support, and consulting are quoted separately.

Can we discuss ration sizes?

Yes. Proposed ration sizes and how fodder fits into your overall feeding plan can be discussed during the call.

What happens after the call?

If further consulting, system review, commercial planning, or implementation work is required, it is quoted and invoiced separately.

What platform is used?

Microsoft Teams. A meeting link is sent after booking.

How do I book?

Pay securely online via Stripe, complete the pre-call questionnaire, then choose an available time.

Get Independent Advice Before Your Next Fodder Decision

Whether you are about to buy a system, comparing suppliers, calculating production cost, or trying to fix a system that is not performing, a 60-minute strategy call can help you make a clearer decision.

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Practical advice. No miracle claims. No pressure to buy a system that does not suit you.