diff --git a/backend/core/tasks.py b/backend/core/tasks.py
index bfbf7c3b..b037ab01 100644
--- a/backend/core/tasks.py
+++ b/backend/core/tasks.py
@@ -7,9 +7,7 @@
 import traceback
 from shutil import rmtree
 
-import hot_fair_utilities
-import ramp.utils
-import tensorflow as tf
+
 from celery import shared_task
 from core.models import AOI, Feedback, FeedbackAOI, FeedbackLabel, Label, Training
 from core.serializers import (
@@ -25,8 +23,6 @@
 from django.contrib.gis.geos import GEOSGeometry
 from django.shortcuts import get_object_or_404
 from django.utils import timezone
-from hot_fair_utilities import preprocess, train
-from hot_fair_utilities.training import run_feedback
 from predictor import download_imagery, get_start_end_download_coords
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -82,6 +78,13 @@ def train_model(
     feedback=None,
     freeze_layers=False,
 ):
+    #importing them here so that it won't be necessary when sending tasks ( api only)
+    import hot_fair_utilities
+    import ramp.utils
+    import tensorflow as tf
+    from hot_fair_utilities import preprocess, train
+    from hot_fair_utilities.training import run_feedback
+
     training_instance = get_object_or_404(Training, id=training_id)
     training_instance.status = "RUNNING"
     training_instance.started_at = timezone.now()