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About Aquaculture International, Inc.

Aquaculture International, Inc. is a faith-based, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of the integration of aquaculture with hydroponics and other environmentally-compatible agricultural practices bringing it into a natural balance. This is being done through educational courses and extension outreach. The organization is also preparing for the development of several practical, innovative demonstration facilities which are economically feasible and can be replicated by farmers, missionaries and other interested individuals. It is especially interested in using this technology as an outreach to the disadvantaged,such as orphans. The organization is beginning to recruit volunteers of similar vision for Winrock International and other organizations.

During their spare time while on assignment, each volunteer will be encouraged to supervise the construction of a small-scale recirculation fish-vegetable production system at a nearby orphanage, the host's facility or other needy place in the area. Technical support and basic materials will be provided. After the older orphans or other individuals have learned basic fish-vegetable growing practices, Aquaculture International plans to send teams to construct larger production operations which will provide a constant food supply and create jobs. In temperate and colder climates, these will be in greenhouses. The long term goal would be total integration and the utilization of all by-products for fertilizer, feed ingredients, fuel for engines and for heating. Each place constructed will be a demonstration facility which can be replicated.

International Voluntary Service Activities

During the past, Aquaculture International has not been involved in international voluntary service activities. The President, Charles W. Johnson, has completed numerous aquaculture-related assignments in several countries. These were through Winrock International and other organizatons. For current involvement, see the second paragraph of the Business or Organization Overview above. In addition, A.I. plans to apply for grants which involve international volunteers, such as Volunteers for Prosperity Development Initiatives. At this time it is difficult to estimate the number of volunteers to be involved.