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- EIN 45-2440083
- (844) 732-3276
- 4522 W Village Dr 145 Tampa FL 33624-3429 USA
- www.recirculatingfarms.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Food
Mission: The organization's mission is to advocate and test recirculating farm technology
Programs: Outreach & education: the purpose of this program is to raise awareness about recirculating farms and also to increase public interest in growing fresh local food. In addition, this program seeks to create awareness of the possiblity of creating green jobs through building recirculating farms, especially in low-income and rural communities. Education and training were provided for over 500 low income and historically socially disadvantaged people.
research & training: the purpose and goals of this program are as follows. 1) to develop educational materials and programs to teach recirculating farming. 2) build a model farm as a training center 3) host farmer training and workshops. 4) support research into alternative natural feed sources for farmed fish to replace the use of wild fish for protein. It is estimated that over 500 clients/individuals were served and 4 workshops were held.
advocacy: the purpose and goals of this program are as follows. 1) creating an awareness for need for federal funding and other support for research and development of recirculating farms. 2) promoting recirculating farms as an alternative to ocean fish farming. 3) establishing clear standards for permitting, monitoring, labeling and operation of recirculating farms. 4) supporting access to healthy fresh food for low income and underserved communities and children especially in school food progr