Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Workshop by Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s

This is a comprehensive workshop covering all aspects of aquaponics and controlled environment agriculture. Our 3-day workshop is intended for anyone seriously considering getting into aquaponic food production, or those already doing aquaponics who want to learn more about the technology. Aquaponic methods and applications, crop choices and recommendations, water quality, daily operation and growing techniques, greenhouses and environmental control, fish biology and feeds, plant care and health, system start up and business considerations are just a few of the many topics covered in this 3-day workshop.

Classroom Sessions:

 Workshop Introduction, Concept and Purpose                     Aquaponics History and Overview

Benefits of Aquaponics                                                     Applications of Aquaponics: Home Food Production, Commercial, Social, Mission

Aquaponics Around the World                                            Aquaponic Methods: Raft, NFT, Media-filled Systems

Selecting the Right System for you Needs                           Clear Flow Aquaponic SystemsTM

Greenhouses and Environmental Control                            Advanced Environmental Control

Plant Lighting and Greenhouse Monitoring                         Advanced Aquaponic Growing Methods

Vegetable Choices                                                          Biological and Natural Pest Control

Fish Biology                                                                   Fish Selection

Daily Operation                                                              Fish Feeds and Feeding

Water Quality Dynamics                                                  Nitrification and Nutrient Availability for Plants

Permits and Regulation                                                  Good Agricultural Practices and Best Aquaculture Practices

Aquaponics Project Planning and 

Question and Answer

Materials Included: Course Materials, Certificate of Participation, T-shirt, Goody Bag

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks and refreshments

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The Aquaponics Institute is once again providing another amazing opportunity for beginners to learn about aquaponics. During the full day Aquaponics 101 training, novice farmers and enthusiasts will be led by knowledgeable instructors who will cover aquaponics basics and beyond. Leave YouTube and questionable internet tutorials behind and tour Sahib’s Urban Farm to learn about more than a dozen different systems and methods. The Aquaponics Institute team specializes in numerous areas and brings a wide range of aquaponics experience to share.

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The Aquaponics Association is pleased to announce an excellent opportunity for local communities across the country to learn about aquaponics during Earth Week, April 15–22. The 2013 Tour de Tanks is a member participant-based event showcasing thriving aquaponic gardens and farms from coast to coast. These free tours are open to the public for one week and will demonstrate a wide variety of systems including counter top, backyard, mid-sized and commercial.

Green Acre will be hosting tours on Saturday, April 20th st at 9am and 11am.

To see which Aquaponics Association members are giving a system tour in your area April 15–22,  check out our tour locator map

Join us and enter a raffle to win great prizes from Aquaponics Association sponsors and learn about ap!

 More information – Aquaponicsassociation.org/tour-de-tanks-2

One Day Training Seminar

Description
A one-day training seminar designed to teach the basics of raising tilapia and aquaponic plants in a naturally balanced, integrated culture system (aquaponics). Participants will learn about the basic needs and habits of tilapia and how they should be cared for and raised to marketable size. Participants will also learn how to use the wastewater from the fish to raise pesticide-free, nutritious healthy vegetables without soil.

Topics:

• Basic characteristics, needs, habits, and advantages of Tilapia
• Dos and Don’ts of raising Tilapia
• Integrating hydroponics to Tilapia culture (aquaponics)
• Building and managing a small backyard or demonstration sized system

Training center is on a 10 acre site in the hills of Central Florida. It is located about 50 minutes north of the Tampa Florida International Airport.

Date : Saturday 6th April,2013

Register online : www.morningstarfishermen.org/

Five Day Training Seminar

 Description
A five-day, more in-depth course than the one-day seminar that teaches the fundamentals of aquaponic systems, tilapia biology and aquaculture. Students will learn the different options that exist setting up aquaponic systems and the principles that you need to know for efficient operation. Lots of invaluable hands-on training that will allow participants to get a feel of what it takes to be a successful aquaponics farmer.

Topics Covered

• Aquaponics system Design and Management Intermediate level

• Tilapia Nutrition / Feeding in Confinement

• Tilapia Reproduction / Fingerling Production

• Duckweed and Supplemental Feed

• Integrated Horticulture / Controlled Environments

• Commercial Aquaponics

Date :  Monday 8th April – 12th April, 2013

Register online : www.morningstarfishermen.org

In addition to offering supplies, solutions and unparalleled customer service, Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems and Green Sky Growers conduct aquaponic and hydroponic educational courses at the Green Sky Growers and PAES facilities.

Special guest Dr. James Rakocy, the “Father of Aquaponics,” and Dr. Wilson Lennard.

Drs. Rakocy and Lennard will share their expertise on all aspects of aquaponics, from construction and production to marketing and economics.

Dr. Fred Pettit will also provide a behind-the-scenes tour of The Land at Epcot®. Registration is now open.

It will be held April 2–6, 2013. During this 4.5-day workshop,

Contact : Email Ponics@AquaticEco.com

Register online : www.aquaticeco.com