AquaHarvest: Cultivating Community & Compassion

Aqua Farm on Roof Top

AquaHarvest: Cultivating Community & Compassion

Duration: 4 hours

Visit Ai2 Aquaponics Farm, located on the rooftop of an industrial building. This efficient 320 sq m space thrives as a dynamic ecosystem, annually producing 3,600 kg of fresh vegetables. Ai2 Farm is committed to inclusivity, actively integrating individuals with autism and special educational needs (SEN) into the community through meaningful employment opportunities. Our goal is for every visitor to leave with a profound appreciation of how Ai2 Farm sustains itself and significantly impacts the community. We hope to impress upon our guests the vibrant cycle of life that flourishes here.

Highlights:

- Empowerment through Aquaponics: Discover how the farm uses aquaponics to integrate youth with autism and SEN into urban farming, fostering a mutually beneficial environment for fish and plants.
- Innovative and Supportive Techniques: Explore specialized protocols developed to help individuals with autism and SEN enhance their skills and confidence in a supportive farm setting.
- Insightful Founder's Talk: Listen to the founder discuss their vision for making urban agriculture beneficial for autistic and SEN youth, emphasizing its community and environmental benefits.
- Farm to Table Experience: Savour a "Farm to Table" lunch with ingredients picked straight from the farm, highlighting the freshness, commercial viability, and sustainability of the aquaponics model.

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