Aquaponics

Instructs producers on how to design and manage aquaponic systems for both home food production and in commercial operations.  Provides details on aquaponic production methods, species cultured, systems, operational management and products.  Discusses the "realities of economic viability and food safety and environmental sustainability" of aquaponics.  Presents current standards and trends in aquaculture. (Webinar. 55 mins.)

Presents the concept, current design, and support and management strategies for an aquaponic production system.  Information is based upon aquaponic systems at the University of the Virgin Islands. (Video. 50 mins.)

This 2016 report, submitted to National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), "1) describes the current state of technologies and practices used in hydroponics and aquaponics; and 2) ... examines how those practices align or do not align with the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) and the USDA organic regulations." 

Provides an overview of aquaponics and describes system design and components; management of the aquaponic system; and water quality issues.

Although aquaponics is not a new technology, "the interest in growing fish and plants in an integrated, indoor system has grown rapidly in recent years." This factsheet presents an analysis of aquaponic systems, including economic considerations, production cost estimates, and the economic feasibility of aquaponics in the United States.

In this Iowa Public Television segment, Josh Buettner interviews Cooperative Extension agents about aquaponics systems, market opportunities and information resources for farmers.

Covers the history of modern aquaponics production systems, provides building instructions for an inexpensive aquaponics system that includes illustrations and images, and a aquaponics best management practices checklist.

This introductory aquaponics guide describes the components of an aquaponic system, fish species and plants species suited for production, and considerations or challenges to growing fish and vegetables. Identifies and links to literature, web resources, online courses, forums, webinars and videos.

Workshop sessions covered Species, Systems, Aquaponics (system design and management), and Aquaculture Business Management. Webinar recordings, PDF copies of the presentation, and reference materials are available.

An "introduction to the recommended practices and guidelines for starting a successful aquaponics operation." (Video. 15 mins.)