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1 Aquaponics/Aquaculture Courses & The International Aquaponics Society Chris Hartleb & Rebecca L. Nelson UW-Stevens Point s Department of Biology Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility Nelson and Pade Inc., Montello, WI

2 Aquaculture Education Aquaculture minor & courses at UW-Stevens Point Aquaculture/Fish culture Ichthyology Water chemistry Principles of management Limnology Parasitology Phycology Microbiology Aquatic insects Wastewater treatment Environmental toxicology Aquatic invertebrates Marketing Internship

3 Aquaculture Education UWSP-Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility Promote & advance the development of commercial aquaculture in a northern climate Aquaculture.uwsp.edu Over 2,500 registered fish farms in WI NADF: A Wisconsin concept, not just a location

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5 Aquaponics Aquaponics is an integrated, soilless system for raising fish and plants.

6 Benefits: Sustainable and natural Highly efficient Minimal use of resources, water, space and labor Free of pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers Produces both a protein and a vegetable crop from one integrated system Aquaponics

7 Aquaponics Small but rapidly growing industry experiencing exponential growth Interest from: Individuals Entrepreneurs Educators Governments Grocers Social groups Factors driving growth: Food security, food quality, rising cost of fuel, demand for local, increased need for food, limited fresh water and land.

8 Industry Needs Aquaponics Meet industry and student demand for further education in aquaponics. Employment Opportunities include: Facility management Marketing Fish and Plant Culture Controlled Environment Agriculture Specialists Currently have investors looking to establish large commercial ventures and students looking for information on how to pursue a career in aquaponics. Further research in crop diversity and system efficiency

9 Industry Needs Led to: Aquaponics A true public-private partnership: UWSP and Nelson and Pade, Inc. Goals of this public-private partnership: Educate the workforce Expand course offerings to include a certificate program and minor Economic growth Industry expansion New jobs in a green agriculture industry

10 Aquaponics Workshops 3-day Aquaponics & Controlled Environment Agriculture 1-college credit or 1-continuing education unit with UW-Stevens Point 2013 dates: March 7-9, Montello, WI April 25-27, 2013, Montello, WI June 22-23, Montello, WI (2-day) July, 2013, Belize City, Belize (2-day) September 19-21, Montello, WI November 14-16, Montello, WI

11 Aquaponics Education Principles of Aquaponics 2-credit undergraduate/graduate course Non-credit option Online lectures

12 Introduction to Aquaponics Aquaponics Education 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course Hybrid: online lectures plus Hands-on labs at Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Greenhouse

13 Introduction to Aquaponics Aquaponics Education 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course Hybrid: online lectures plus Hands-on labs at Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Greenhouse Lab One: Aquaponic system design, management & maintenance

14 Introduction to Aquaponics Aquaponics Education 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course Hybrid: online lectures plus Hands-on labs at Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Greenhouse Lab Two: Water flow dynamics & quality testing

15 Introduction to Aquaponics Aquaponics Education 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course Hybrid: online lectures plus Hands-on labs at Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Greenhouse Lab Three: Fish stocking, weights, feed calculations & harvesting

16 Introduction to Aquaponics Aquaponics Education 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course Hybrid: online lectures plus Hands-on labs at Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Greenhouse Lab Four: Seed propagation & transplanting / plant ID & management

17 Introduction to Aquaponics Aquaponics Education 3-credit undergraduate/graduate course Hybrid: online lectures plus Hands-on labs at Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Greenhouse Lab Five: Harvesting, marketing & taste testing! Presentations and Wrap Up

18 Aquaponics Education Developing Aquaponics Certificate Program

19 International Aquaponics Society Established the International Aquaponic Society through UW-Stevens Point A foundation dedicated to: Aquaponics education Aquaponics research Science-based aquaponic systems

20 International Aquaponics Society International Aquaponics Conference: Aquaponics and Global Food Security

21 International Aquaponics Society Guest Presenters: International Aquaponics Conference Dr. Eduordo Pantanella, Italy John Pade, USA Janeil Owen, Haiti Kara Berlage, USA Dr. Bradley Fox, U of Hawaii Dr. James Ebeling, USA Carlos Leon, Mexico Dr. Chris Hartleb, USA Susan Miller, U of Hawaii Dr. Gene Giocamelli, U of Arizona Pierre Beauchamp, USA Ryan Dale, USA David Ellis, USA Rebecca Nelson, USA Special Guest: Joel Salatin

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