Aquaponics is an exciting system where fish and plants grow in harmony. The aquaponic system can be a fun project for the home gardener but can also become a successful farming venture. Come learn the basics of growing fish and plants together in an AQUAPONICS system. Lunch included!

Speaker: Jeremy Pickens, Auburn University

Topics and Demonstrations

• The Basics of Aquaponics
• Plants in Aquaponics
• Fish in Aquaponics
• Group aquaponics system building exercise
• Field trip to a working aquaponics operation

Contact

• Rick O'Connor: (850)475-5230 or roc1@ufl.edu
• Chris Verlinde: (850)623-3868 or cmverlinde@gmail.com
• Blake Thaxton: (850)623-3868 or bthaxton@ufl.edu