Hope Grows International, Inc

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

This is Teen Challenge in Desamparados, San Jose, Costa Rica where we rebuilt their Aquaponic system in February. Great programs there for kids!

03/07/2026

This is Phil who we took our Aquaponics classes from and who Mitch has worked with building some large commercial Aquaponic systems.

What if a 10×10 space could produce 1,000 pounds of fish protein in just 6–8 months?
In Episode 211 of the Modern Farming Podcast, Kris and Tara sit down with Phil Reasons from Aquasol International to talk about the power of aquaponics and how sustainable systems are changing the way we grow food.
From helping Florida schools learn aquaponics through the Green Jean Foundation to building systems that can feed communities in developing countries, Phil shares how innovation in agriculture can create real solutions to global food challenges.
If you care about the future of food, sustainability, and teaching the next generation how to grow it… you won’t want to miss this conversation.
🎧 Listen now and learn why sustainable food really matters.

https://youtu.be/46qEehj_rsw

02/14/2026

We finished our rebuild at Teen Challenge, Desamparados, Costa Rica yesterday! Hard week of work as two guys we had scheduled to help us couldn't make it. But our good friends Rob and Patty Mette Mock came on Wed and helped us Thurs and Fri get it done! So thankful for them! Here's a few pics.

02/12/2026

We are in Desamparados, San Jose, Costa Rica for 10 days working on a couple of the Aquaponic systems we had put in a couple years ago. One at Teen Challenge was damaged from a bad storm they had and they decided to move it to a different location on the property and put a stronger shelter over the top. Here are some pics from that build we have been working on this week.

01/19/2026

We are headed to Costa Rica in June! We are resetting up the system at Teen Challenge as it was damaged from a tornado and will be putting a strong covering over it also. We will also be moving the Salvation Army system to another location on their property.

If you would like to help us get this done we would really appreciate it! You can give at www.hopegrowsint.org or send a check to Hope Grows International, PO Box 5027, Callahan, FL 32011

01/02/2026

12/21/2025

Have a blessed Christmas!

12/15/2025

What benefits does Moringa have?

12/11/2025

Happy birthday Mitch!