3-Day Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Workshop

Thursday, 04 August 2011 00:00

3-Day Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Workshop

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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 Start Up,Economics of Aquaponics,Question and Answer