Core values of the Aquaponics Project focus on food security, improved ecosysytem, and social justice. MissionThe mission of the Aquaponics Project is to deliver sustainable agriculture solutions that grow food 365 days per year and result in long-term, positive impact for residents of community food deserts.VisionOur vision is worldwide food security on an ecologically thriving earth. The right to be free from hunger and have access to healthy food is a fundamental human right. Aquaponics is a method for providing access to healthy food.ValuesOur core values focus on:Food Security — Reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.Improved Ecosystem — Sustainable natural resources integrated to produce food without harming the environment.Social Justice — Access to opportunities and resources that benefit those most vulnerable.We envision self-sustaining communities where all individuals and organizations work together to achieve long-term access to affordable, healthy food. Sustainability beginning at a local level builds the best outcomes through mutual commitment, accountability, and pride.This social enterprise venture works with organizations that are already connected to the community so that positive impact and outcomes are realized in a short timeframe. Collaborating with residents, community organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and government agencies to implement comprehensive, sustainable solutions will improve community health and wellness.Recognizing that economic sustainability directly impacts organization and program viability, the goal is for the innovative solutions created to be revenue generating with the ability to lead communities in transformative approaches that solve intractable social issues.