date:Feb 16, 2013
he cooperative and owner of Harvest of the Great Spirit Prawn Farm in Clinton, N.C., began prawn farming in 2008, following the lead of three other farmers. Seven North Carolina farmers who were looking to diversify their operations now produce freshwater prawns.
With the help of the local extension agency and some development grants, the cooperative has built a centralized processing facility that includes a blast freezer. They are also promoting the business with funds from a U.S. Department