Healthy Harvest Fresh features a state-of-the-art, 11,700-square-foot greenhouse with proper ventilation, natural lighting and insect deterrent. The clear flow commercial aquaponics system will yield annual production as follows:
Raft Tanks – 80,000-110,000 pounds of vegetables.
Living Filter Beds – 10,000-12,000 pounds of vegetables.
Plant Nursery/Microgreen Production Space – 1,250 pounds of microgreens.
Fish Tanks – 6,000-8,000 pounds of fresh fish.
Provide healthy, year-round produce to those in need locally and across the State of Virginia.
Facilitate a hands-on learning approach for students to inspire the pursuit of careers in innovative agriculture production and other science or technology-based avenues.
Expand a student’s knowledge of the importance of nutritious and sustainable food production and instill a sense of responsibility, creativity and excitement while learning.
