Having been founding members of the Aquaponic Association, we encourage everyone throughout the aquaponic industry to encourage congress to recognize aquaponics as a innovative, safe and viable food production method of the future. The Aquaponic Association has put together a recommendation letter that it will be submitting to congress on January 31. The entire letter […]
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Oct 03
The Key Elements of a Healthy Water Environment
The Key Elements of a Healthy Water Environment Water is THE lifeblood of your aquaponic system. It helps move the fish waste out of the tank into the filter and brings new fresh water to your fish. It recirculates nutrients from the filtration to the plants. Warm, nutrient-rich water provides the perfect environment for the […]
Sep 13
Aquaponics to be CERTIFIED as Organic?
I know what you are probably thinking…aquaponics is already organic, so what’s the call for help all about? We all know that aquaponics is about building a flourishing ecosystem, reducing resource consumption, and growing incredibly nutritious food. Those are givens. But as an industry, the opportunity for aquaponics to be CERTIFIED as organic is under […]
Aug 24
5 Strategies for Getting Started in Aquaponics as a Business
If taking your aquaponics hobby to the next level sounds like a dream come true, then you are on the path to becoming an aquaponic farmer. But, you may be wondering, where do you begin. Having been an aquaponic hobbyist and farmer since 2010 JD and I continue to be passionate about sharing our knowledge […]
Aug 09
ButterCrunch Farms Eagle, CO
In the fall of 2016 we had the pleasure of building a custom aquaponics farm for Robert and Peri Berman of Eagle, CO. Robert and Peri did things right from the start and here is a little about their journey. Starting Small Peri and Robert had a vision to build an aquaponics farm to provide […]
Jul 20
10 Tips for Beating the Summer Heat
Summer is an exciting growing season both inside and out – in the garden and the greenhouse. The extended light and the rising temperatures bring both benefits and challenges to your aquaponic system. It’s important to note the changes the heat will bring and how it will impact your plants and fish. We have created a list of the […]
Nov 15
USDA Certified Organic Fish Food Partnership with Industry Leading Aquaponics Experts
USDA Certified Organic Fish Food Partnership with Industry Leading Aquaponics Experts Advanced Biological Concepts has partnered with The Aquaponic Source as the premier retailer for USDA Certified Organic aquaponic food formulated for fish and plants. BOULDER, CO (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 09, 2016 Advanced Biological Concepts has always been a leader in organic farming and is the […]
Oct 18
The Aquaponic Source Moves to Boulder
The Aquaponic Source is moving from Longmont to Boulder, to expand production and distribution, while a new facility is under construction in Lafayette, CO. The Aquaponic Source is also hosting a large garage sale on Oct 22, 2016. LONGMONT, CO (PRWEB) OCTOBER 13, 2016 The Aquaponic Source located in Longmont, is moving its business office, […]
Oct 05
Aquaponics and Greenhouse Pioneers Partnership
Colorado Aquaponics and Ceres Greenhouse Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Educate Customers and Bring Energy-Efficient, Integrated Aquaponic Greenhouses to Market. LONGMONT, CO (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 Colorado Aquaponics and Ceres Greenhouse Solutions have partnered to create super energy-efficient, integrated aquaponic greenhouses. The new greenhouse designs build off each companies’ years of research, development and operations […]
Sep 27
1School Profile: The Helios Project @ Pomfret School
School Profile: The Helios Project @ Pomfret School | Pomfret, CT What is the name of your school and where is it located? Pomfret School in Pomfret, CT. The Helios Project is a student-named project to build a passive solar aquaponic greenhouse. Students built the website for the project: helios.pomfretschool.org. What subject do you teach? AP and […]
Jan 29