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David Abazs Finland, Minnesota

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Western Lake Superior Region The WLSR is united by a similar climate and small farm agricultural history. With harsh winters and extensive hydrography through much of this region, this is unique and often challenging area to farm. The largest and only real urban center is the Duluth, MN –Superior, WI area – right in the crux of the arm of Lake Superior. Part of our research included exploring to what degree farmers identify with this region – or what they would consider their “agricultural region”. What is the capacity of this region to produce food and to meet consumers’ needs? This basic information is vital to integrate local food systems into the long term sustainability of the region. Western Lake Superior Region Canada WE ARE 479,856 people on 18 million acres and we spend $1.2 billion a year on food WE HAVE 1,620,000 million acres to farm WE NEED 500,000 acres to feed our population 10 Minnesota, USA Wisconsin, USA

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Water loss, plant uptake and evaporation Silver Bay David Abazs Andrew Klemer Mike Mageau Baylor Radtke Fish - Food - Fuel Project Energy Wind Solar Bio-diesel Water Produce Revenue H2O Fish Fish Filter Nutrient water Fish Food Plants Algae Clean water Alg Fish Food Water loss, plant uptake and evaporation Fish Meat Revenue Fish Feed Omega 3 Biodiesel Revenue Fertilizer Revenue Ext Feed Revenue

Single Production Unit (SPU) 8,285 sqft

Single Production Unit (SPU) 8,285 ft2

Single Production Unit Silver Bay Minnesota

Attached Algae Fuel & Food

Single Production Unit Silver Bay Minnesota

Zero net CO2 = Renewable Energy Systems IRR Renewable Energy Grant $250,000 20 kW Generator #8 4’ x 10’ Solar Hot H20 Algae for Fuel

Carbon Neutral Energy Use CO & Oxygen Fish/Plant Exchange Water Cycle Green Jobs 2 CO & Oxygen Fish/Plant Exchange 10,264# organic fish 2600 gallons oil 20,117# fish feed 14,976 lettuce 4762# basil 1805# parsley 1459# cilantro Water Cycle No "waste"

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