The industry of aquaponics is being explored by officials in International Falls and Koochiching County.
A contingent plans to visit a facility in Silver Bay, Minnesota next week.
City Councillor Cynthia Jacksa says they want to see if there is any potential to have a similar facility in their area.
Aquaponics combines the raising aquatic animals with the cultivating of plants in water.
Jacksa says it create jobs and provide a local source of vegetables for area markets.