The Aquaponic Farming Experience
3 Day Advanced Course
april 22-24, 2022
JULY 15-17, 2022
octoBER 21-23, 2022
Aquaponic Hybrid System
benefit from our journey that has taken us From farmers markets to Brew Pubs to 3 Michelin Starred Restaurants.
This experience is a combination of classwork and hands-on Aquaponic Farming Experience at our 23,000 sqft, 60,000 gallon Aquaponics Farm and Educational Center. No other training available in the market provides you the opportunity to experience hands on operation of successful urban commercial Aquaponics farm, with the actual farmers. We've been living it for the past 9+ years, we'd love to share our experience with you.
Cost per person: $995 ($895 Early Bird before the 1st of Month’s class)
Includes a Hosted Dinner Saturday Night
CURRICULUM
AQUAPONIC SYSTEM TYPES, COMPONENTS, DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE
DWC • Media • NFT • Wicking • Hybrid System Design and Management • Aeration • Plumbing • Pumps • Filtration
Nitrogen Cycle • The Eco-System • Cycling • Water Quality and Monitoring • Water Sources • AgTech
FISH PRODUCTION
Stocking rates • Species Selection • Feed Rates to Plant Area
Feeding • Handling • Harvesting • Selling
PLANT PRODUCTION
Seedling Production • Planting Schedules • Harvesting • Nutrient Needs and Optimal Levels
Disease and Insect Control • Beneficial Insects
MARKETING AND SALES
Direct Restaurant Sales • Farmer's Markets • CSA • Farm Stand • Online Sales • Produce Distributors
Production Estimates • Value Added • Local & Precision Agriculture • Custom Growing
THE BUSINESS OF AQUAPONIC FARMING
Operational Costs • Labor • Feed • Electricity • Water • Rent • Insurance • Permits • Personal Planning • Business Planning
Taxes • Bookeeping • Employees • Organic Certification • FSMA
HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION
Fish Handling and Harvesting • Water Quality Testing • Seeding • Planting • Plant Harvesting