Title: The Aquaponic Farmer: A Complete Guide to Building and Operating a Commercial Aquaponic System
Publisher: New Society Publishers
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 086571858X
ISBN 13: 9780865718586
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New

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Build and operate a profitable commercial aquaponics system that produces both fish and vegetables with 90% less water than traditional farming. Complete business guide covering system design, crop selection, fish management, and marketing strategies for sustainable aquaculture operations.

Why Aquaponics Is the Future of Sustainable Agriculture:

Climate change and water scarcity make traditional farming increasingly difficult. Aquaponics uses 90% less water while producing both protein and vegetables in controlled environments, generating year-round income regardless of weather.

What You'll Build:

Commercial system design for profitable operations from 1,000-50,000 square feet
Fish and plant integration that maximizes yields of both crops simultaneously
Water chemistry management for optimal growing conditions and fish health
Business planning including startup costs, revenue projections, and market analysis
Scaling strategies for expanding operations systematically and profitably

Commercial Success Examples:

Operating aquaponics farms report $8-15 per square foot annual revenue, 95% reduction in water usage, and year-round production capabilities in any climate.

Launch your sustainable agriculture business. Complete roadmap for profitable aquaponics operations that address food security while generating substantial income.

About the Authors

Adrian Southern is an aquaponic farmer and entrepreneur from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. After founding and operating an intensive urban farm and managing a local farmers market, he is currently steeped in all things aquaponics. After years of system perfection, he founded Raincoast Aquaponics and raises trout and vegetables for a living.

Whelm King is a business manager, project manager, and entrepreneur. He has worked and consulted in a wide variety of fields including the arts, agriculture, publishing, media, and law. His pursues his passions of food sustainability, ethics, and rock climbing in Nanaimo, BC.

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