This guide helps kelp farmers set up processing equipment for post-harvest stabilization in rural settings. Learn how to select and operate a kelp shredder, mixing equipment, and storage vessels to extend shelf life and improve market access. Includes equipment specifications, safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and budget estimates for processing operations.
This project was funded in part through a 2023 Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) Joint Innovation Project Grant. Partners include GreenWave, Alaska Sea Grant, the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute (KALI), Alaska Ocean Farms, and. Macro Oceans. Learn more about the Joint Innovation Projects (JIP) program and the project scope here.
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