Commercial Aquaponics Training
June 29, 2012 at 1pm to July 1, 2012 at 12pmCommercial Aquaponics with Charlie Shultz
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- Knoxville, TN
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Commercial Aquaponics Training
June 29, 2012 at 1pm to July 1, 2012 at 12pm – Greater Growth, LLC
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Joel Townsend updated an eventCommercial Aquaponics April 20-22 at Knoxville, TN
April 20, 2012 at 1pm to April 22, 2012 at 12pm
Join Charlie Shultz, (formerly of UVI), for a seminar emphasizing the commercial implementation of aquaponics. Topics include an overview of commercial aquaponics, water quality, fish production, plant cultivation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), applying for USDA Organic certification, plus business / construction considerations. Greenhouse demonstrations and hands-on participation will supplement classroom discussions. More information at…See More
Joel Townsend posted an eventCommercial Aquaponics April 20-22 at Knoxville, TN
April 20, 2012 at 1pm to April 22, 2012 at 12pm
Join Charlie Shultz, (formerly of UVI), for a seminar emphasizing the commercial implementation of aquaponics. Topics include an overview of commercial aquaponics, water quality, fish production, plant cultivation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), applying for USDA Organic certification, plus business / construction considerations. Greenhouse demonstrations and hands-on participation will supplement classroom discussions. More information at…See More
Gene McIver left a comment for Joel Townsend"Hello Joel, Hope things are going well with the commercial venture. Will you get water in the system as planned by the first week in nov?
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Joel Townsend left a comment for Stephen Kirton"I am indeed that Joel Townsend. It's great to hear from you. Linda & I are in Knoxville. Linda is an RN and I'm starting a commercial aquaponics business. I heard from Kyle Waite a few weeks back. He has an…"
Stephen Kirton left a comment for Joel Townsend"Hi Joel...saw you on here and was wondering if you are the Joel Townsend that lived in Clyde, NC. If so, would love to talk to you.
Steve Kirton"
Joel Townsend replied to Chris Smith's discussion E coli and food safety in the group Commercial Aquaponics"Locally grown is locally accountable. Spend any amount of time researching the issue and you will encounter the terms "factory farms" or "processing facilities". Unfortunately, there will always be bad farmers that…"
Joel Townsend replied to David Hart's discussion Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) ...? in the group Commercial Aquaponics"I had a couple of phone conversations with them. They exist as a lower-cost alternative to the USDA NOP. CNG very carefully mimics the Certified Organic program's guidelines. They were completely uninterested in discussing…"
Joel Townsend joined Chris Smith's group
Raft/Deep Water Culture Growers
A group dedicated to raft growers. A place to share tips, tricks, and general info.See More
Joel Townsend joined Daniel E Murphy's group
Commercial Aquaponics
This is a place we can share and help each other in our new industry. If you have already established yourself in the industry or are looking to this group is for you.See More
Sahib Punjabi left a comment for Joel Townsend"Welcome Joel :-)
I am sure that you agree that Aquaponics is the only viable approach to grow both fish and vegetables naturally. Love to see some pictures of your system.
God bless :-)"
Sylvia Bernstein left a comment for Joel Townsend"Welcome Joel,
Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to join in.…"
Profile Information
- How did you find us?
- Search engine (Google)
- If you found us through a search engine, what search words were you using?
- hornorum mossambica
- Are you an aquaponic gardener already?
- Yes
- If so, what type of system? (pick all that apply)
- raft
- How old is your system?
- 1 - 2 yrs
- What type of fish do you grow with? (select all that apply)
- Koi, Tilapia
- How big is your fish tank?
- 900 gal.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 5:00am on October 25, 2011, Gene McIver said…
Hello Joel, Hope things are going well with the commercial venture. Will you get water in the system as planned by the first week in nov?
- At 12:06pm on June 13, 2011, Stephen Kirton said…
Hi Joel...saw you on here and was wondering if you are the Joel Townsend that lived in Clyde, NC. If so, would love to talk to you.
Steve Kirton
- At 5:33pm on February 21, 2011, Sahib Punjabi said…
Welcome Joel :-)
I am sure that you agree that Aquaponics is the only viable approach to grow both fish and vegetables naturally. Love to see some pictures of your system.
God bless :-)
- At 5:54am on February 21, 2011, Sylvia Bernstein said…
Welcome Joel,
Thanks for joining the Aquaponic Gardening community! I hope you find it a fun place to explore aquaponics. There is a real blend of experienced and new aquapons in this community, so please don’t hesitate to join in. Always thrilled to have experienced growers join us – please post some photos of your system!
A great place to start is to read the “How to Use This Site” link on the upper right corner, “Start Here” section of the Main page.
Please participate and check in with us every day! We are constantly posting news about aquaponics and the good food movement.
Thanks again for joining us, and I look forward to getting to know you.
Sylvia
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