The Aquaponic Farmer

Valley has copies of the new book The Aquaponic Farmer (which she edited for Adrian Southern and her son Whelm) for sale for $30.

The Aquaponic FarmerA Complete Guide to Building and Operating a Commercial Aquaponic System by Adrian Southern & Whelm King

Aquaponic farming — raising fish and vegetables together commercially — is the most promising innovation for a sustainable, profitable, localized food system. Until now, systems have largely focussed on warm-water fish such as tilapia. A lack of reliable information for raising fish and vegetables in the cool climates of North America and Europe has been a major stumbling block.

The Aquaponic Farmer is the game changer. Built around a proven 120' greenhouse system operable by one person, the book distills vast experience and complete step-by-step guidance for starting and running a cold-water aquaponics business. Coverage includes:

·        A primer on cold-water aquaponics

·        Pros and cons of different systems

·        Complete design and construction of a Deep Water Culture system

·        Recommended and optional equipment and tools

·        System management, standard operating procedures, and maintenance checklists

·        Maximizing fish and veg production

·        Strategies for successful sales and marketing of fish and plants

As the only comprehensive commercial cold-water resource, The Aquaponic Farmer is essential for farmers contemplating the aquaponics market, aquaponic gardeners looking to go commercial, and anyone focused on high quality food production