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          FACTS ABOUT THE PRAWN:

  • Macrobrachium rosenbergii
  • Can grow to 8-10 count per lb.
  • Raised in fresh water--No pollutants
  • NO chemicals--All natural

       ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY:

  • Up to 1000+ lbs./acre
  • Major universities conducting research on best management
    practices, yield, nutrition and nursery phase.

       ADVANTAGES:

  • One of the fastest growing aquacultural industries
  • Diversity for farmers
  • In demand worldwide (U.S. largest market)
  • Short growing season--June 1 to September 30
    (region dependent)
  • Little to no disease problems
  • Minimum pond erosion
  • Small ponds
  • Easy harvest
  • Local feed availability

      HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS:

  • Free-Range, All-Natural
  • Low cholesterol
  • Low in fat, iodine, calories and sodium
  • Grown in fresh, pollutant/chemical-free water
  • Fed wholesome grains
  • Exceptional lobster-like taste
  • Fresh from our pond to your table
  • Environmentally friendly, sustainable aquaculture
  • No by-catch
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