Consulting
Current Projects

Aurea, Inc.
Honokaa', Hawaii

Aurea, Inc. proposes to develop a high-tech, innovative farm project on their 40 acre-farm in the Hamakua District.  This farm will incorporate aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics and greenhouse growing for the purpose of commercial food production as well as agri-tourism, education and technology transfer.   

 A state-of-the-art greenhouse complex will house the integrated aquaponic growing systems, an agri-tourism technology showcase, a demonstration area and classroom for education and a packing area for the vegetables.  A stand-alone, outdoor aquaculture system will be used to raise large volumes of fresh water fish at densities up to ½ lb. of fish per gallon of water.   

Aurea, Inc. has been certified to raise tilapia, a hardy, fast-growing, freshwater fish that has become very popular as a food fish due to its mild flavor and flaky white meat.  The plant crops grown in the integrated systems will initially include fancy lettuces and common culinary herbs but the selection will likely expand with the addition of Asian herbs and greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and other fruiting crops.

Read the related articles in the Hamakua Times:
February, 2007
February, 2006, Volume 9 - 2 (#97)

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Looking over the farm which site 1500 feet about sea level on the North West corner of the Big Island of Hawaii.
Leveling the pad for the Phase One greenhouse
The existing aquaculture system.

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