Aquaculture and Aquaponics
Information, training and support for the development of small scale aquaculture and aquaponic operations.
General aquaponics/aquaculture factsheets:
University links: http://smallfarms.ifas.ufl.edu/crops/aquaponics/index.html
SRAC factsheets on the Texas A&M website: https://srac.tamu.edu/viewFactSheets
FAO small-scale aquaponic handbook - http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4021e.pdf
Economics and business planning:
Three economic analyses of aquaponics operations of different scales: http://www.southernsare.org/Educational-Resources/SARE-Project-Products/Case-Studies/Economic-Analysis-of-Commercial-Aquaponic-Production-Systems.
“Revitalization of urban land with aquaponics” webinar Business Plan User Guide https://www.epa.gov/land-revitalization/aquaponics-business-plan-user-guide
Videos:
Here are several new videos from Iowa State University: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpkEiJv9k6M28Ho_AyCky6AWzuC7ksaMM
School systems:
Two new factsheets on repairing, upgrading, understanding, and maintaining older high school recirculating aquaculture systems are now available:
Understanding and maintaining Older Classroom Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-9620.pdf.
Repairing and Upgrading Older Classroom Recirculating Aquaculture Systems: https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-9621.pdf.
Barrelponics – great introductory system http://www.aces.edu/dept/fisheries/education/documents/barrel-ponics.pdf
Harvesting and food safety:
Hawaii Aquaponics Harvest video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg9uq-zgXdM
Aquaponics food safety manuscript published. “Influence of UV Treatment on the Food Safety Status of a Model Aquaponic System:” http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/9/1/27
Aquaponics training in Florida (does not imply endorsement):
Online course: http://www.collegeofaquaponics.com/
Green Acres: http://www.greenacreaquaponics.com/
Florida Aquaponic Farm: tradershillfarm.com
Hydroponics:
Hydroponics training in Florida: http://www.growingproduce.com/vegetables/hydroponic-farming-on-the-grow-in-florida/
