Current Projects

"Living Food BankTM" Aquaponic System Shipped to Haiti

Living Food Bank

Nelson and Pade, Inc. recently shipped a Living Food BankTM aquaponic system to the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission. The system is complete with a tropical greenhouse and stand-alone energy system. The aquaponic system is designed to grow tilapia, a fresh water fish and a variety of vegetables. In addition, field crops such as corn and potatoes will be grown in the soil using excess, nutrient-rich, system water. This is the first phase of a large-scale project. The Phase One system is intended to demonstrate the technology and allow NWHCM staff and volunteers to get familiar with the daily operation of an aquaponic system. The aquaponic system will be housed in a tropical greenhouse for crop protection. A sitting and study area and a small research area for various crop trials is included in the design. The Phase One greenhouse will cover approximately 4144 sq. ft. and is capable of annually producing 3500 lbs of fish and 27,500 heads of lettuce. Other vegetables crops, such and beans, peas and tomatoes can be grown in the system as well.

Phase Two will be on a much larger scale and is intended to provide fresh fish and vegetables to thousands of people in North West Haiti.

John Pade and Rebecca Nelson will be travelling to Haiti to assist with the installation and training.

KP Simply Fresh is Building a 5000 sq. ft Aquaponic Greenhouse near Baraboo, Wisconsin.

KP Simply Fresh

Nelson and Pade, Inc. has assisted the Meunier Family of KP Simply Fresh on the establishment of their new aquaponic greenhouse. Nelson and Pade, Inc. provided the technology, equipment and support. Located near Baraboo, Wisconsin, the Meunier's are raising fancy lettuce and tilapia in their new aquaponic greenhouse.

KP Simply Fresh is establishing accounts now for their beautiful lettuces and fresh tilapia. Consumers in the Baraboo area are encouraged to seek out fresh produce and fish from KP Simply Fresh. The Meunier’s are sustainably growing safe, fresh, nutritious food. Wisconsinites, be sure to “buy local” and support KP Simply Fresh. You will be happy you did.

Nelson and Pade, Inc. is currently building Clear Flow Aquaponic SystemsTM to be shipped to:

  • A dairy farm in Wisconsin
  • An organic farm in Michigan
  • A hobby grower in California
  • A hydroponic/organic retail store

Nelson and Pade, Inc is current developing project plans for clients in:

  • Wisconsin
  • Texas
  • Florida
  • The Bahamas

Nelson and Pade, Inc. recently shipped aquaponic system to:

  • A high school in the Us Virgin Islands
  • A Developmental Training Center in Oconomowoc, WI
  • A Christian Mission in Haiti
  • A High School in Utah
  • A school in the Bahamas
  • A grower in Ohio
  • An agricultural engineer in Austria
  • The University of Malaysia, Sabah
  • A Hobby Grower in Denton, Texas
  • A High School in New Mexico

New Greenhouse in Wisconsin for Demonstration and Training

New Greenhouse

Nelson and Pade, Inc. is in the process of building an aquaponic greenhouse at their new location in Montello, WI. Tours and workshops will take place in Nelson and Pade, Inc.'s new demonstration greenhouse beginning with the July workshop. A variety of fully functional aquaponic systems, from hobby to commercial sizes, provide the back-drop for hands-on learning.

Learn about the courses

Learn more about this demonstration greenhouse, see photos of construction, system installation, stocking fish and planting.

Installation of Aquaponic System at University of the Virgin Islands

Installation of Aquaponics System at UVI

In March, 2009, Nelson and Pade, Inc installed their 4-250-2-8x22 Raft Aquaponic System at the Agriculture Experiment Station at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). It will be used for demonstration and crop trials by Dr. James Rakocy and the research scientists at UVI.

Information and updates will be published in the Aquaponics Journal.

In the photo on the right, from left to right: Don Bailey, Jason Danaher, R Charlie Shultz, Frankie, John Pade, Rebecca Nelson and Dr. James Rakocy.

The system is located just outside the UVI Farm store so visitors, islanders and UVI students can learn about aquaponics and see a system in action.