NOVELTY - Method (I) of feeding roughage to ruminants and herbivores comprises growing roughage through the germination and growth of grains or legumes up to the first stages of vegetative growth using platforms or trays.    USE - The method is useful for feeding roughage to ruminants and herbivores (claimed), and for creating a supply of biomass which is useful as fodder for making organic fertilizers or fuel for biomass fed power generators.    ADVANTAGE - The roughage is grown in multi-layered trays or platforms to increase production and is done inside a building or structure thus producing more nutritious and digestible roughage that can lead to a more sustainable livestock industry. The tray or platform is made so that the excess water can be allowed to flow into another tray or platform to save water and make a better watering process for multi-layered platforms or trays. The roughage: is grown in trays or platforms without using soil or any growing medium and can be grown regardless of harsh winds, rain, or temperature and in any season thus eliminating the need to have large areas of lands for grazing or for the production of fodder for animals; is a better alternative to most roughage commonly used to feed livestock in terms of nutrition, cost and availability. The method: lessens the greenhouse gas emissions through the decrease in biomass decomposition and the decrease in the use of chemical fertilizers which can be previously used to grow forage, grass or fodder; eliminate the need for large areas of land for pasture or forage production; yields a greater volume from the seed material; reduces or eliminates overhead costs like transportation and storage; creates a demand or market for substandard seeds or underutilized seeds; operates yearlong regardless of strong winds, heavy rain, or extreme temperatures; avoids diseases related to foraging in the open field; enables easy maintenance; and improves the productivity of the animal due to better health.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for: a method (II) for increasing production of the roughage produced under the method (I) by placing the trays or platforms above another tray or platform; #a method (III) of protecting a forage, grass or fodder by using a clear, transparent or translucent structure, or a structure that has windows that allows sunlight to pass through and strong enough to protect the forage, grass or fodder from harsh winds, rain, or temperature; and #a method (IV) of protecting the sprouts or plants by using organic and non-toxic fungicides to prevent molds and fungus, or pathogenic bacteria from contaminating the plants and at the same instance, will be safe for the animal to consume.