The Aquaponic Farmer

Based around a family-farm-scale production that can be operated by 1-3 people, in fewer than 40 total hours per week, with sufficient income potential to sustain a family.The only comprehensive guide to commercial cold-water aquaponic systems for temperate and cold climates, focusing on trout, a va [...]
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Based around a family-farm-scale production that can be operated by 1-3 people, in fewer than 40 total hours per week, with sufficient income potential to sustain a family.The only comprehensive guide to commercial cold-water aquaponic systems for temperate and cold climates, focusing on trout, a valuable and highly marketable fish It is for those interested in aquaponics on a commercial level, it is not about backyard growing.It will take the reader through the step-by-step process of starting and operating a successful aquaponic farm, from land considerations to construction, from daily operations to sales and marketing advice.Drawing on the authors' years of experience, successes and failures, the book lays out everything the aspiring aquaponic farmer needs to know including system design above and below ground and the needs of and relationship between plants, fish, and bacteria.Includes operating procedures, daily and weekly checklists, emergency and maintenance information, a business plan template for a 120-foot greenhouse, and a cash flow projection for the first two years.Whelm is a professional business manager, project manager, and entrepreneur. Adrian is an aquaponic farmer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Raincoast Aquaponics