NAIAD CORPORATION
ALASKA HYDRO-POD PROJECT
Technology in commercial hydroponics has reached the point where the
expanse of traditional farmlands or green houses are no longer required for
commercial production of agricultural products.

The Hydro-Pod is pure hydroponic technology considered Agrobiotech it is
one of many Hi-tech farming solutions and therefore can operate independent
of the external environment - producing agricultural product year around. It
can withstand temperatures of - 60 degrees and winds of 130 mph; using
integrated alternative energy, the hydro-pod unit can provide most if not all of
its energy requirements depending on its location.

The Hydro-pod will provide specific deliverables, the most important of which
is a sustainable income, as the production of quality product is not in
question. The culturally competent training and business model components
which are a part of each project will identify local, state, national and
international markets for products produced by the community.

98% of all fruits and vegetables sold to Alaskan consumers are transported
from the lower 48. As a result cost, lack of availability and poor nutritional
value are major factors in the health, longevity and ability to fight illness for
all Alaskans but for children in particular.

Naiad Corporation is requesting a collaborative partnership with the State of
Alaska in the form of funding of a feasibility study leading to the construction
of a fully functional demonstration model for the Hydro-Pod growing facility.  
Such a study will help facilitate hydroponic projects in schools, non-profits,
small businesses and rural communities where the need for sustainable
economic projects and long term health benefits are the greatest.
Omega Garden Int.in Vancouver was chosen
to provide the primary growing system for
the Hydro-Pod. Ted Marchildon and the
Omega Garden Team is dedicated in
designing hydroponics systems to meet the
demands of the Alaska Hydro-Pod project.
With dozens of international patents,
Omega Garden growing units will help foster
a new industry for Alaska.
High technology farming reduces transportation,
packaging, spoilage, pollution, water, soil erosion
usage and contamination. It also reduces or
eliminates the use of chemical fertilizers and
preservatives.

Farming in urban or rural communities has many
key benefits: higher food quality, a sustainable
local economy, job opportunities, increased food
security, more control of food production, creating
more sustainable cities, community building and
economic diversification, increased health and
longevity due to better nutrition.