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trade product for land use?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Kadish Feb 2. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I have a meeting coming up with a local resort that is trying to incorporate local and fresh veggies in their menus. Initial phone conversations have been very good and the fact that I could also…Continue
municipal water filter?
Started this discussion. Last reply by TCLynx Jan 23. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I am entertaining thoughts on building a more commercial setup in our city limits and I would have to use municipal water. My question is What kind of filter do I need to make it safe? I know the…Continue
raft bed liner
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gina Cavaliero Sep 14, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes
What is the white liner being used in the commercial raft beds and where is it available.
API master water test kit or electronic tester for PH
Started this discussion. Last reply by Izzy May 1, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes
If you saw my other post in the system cycling section you can see I have been fighting high PH in my system while cycling. I have been testing with the API water test kit and have been getting…Continue
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Jonathan Kadish replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"Great! I'm glad your reaching out to folks to assist your in having your deal be rock solid. Looking forward to seeing how you proceed."
Carey Ma replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"Sure thing. Break a leg!
Cheers"
Steve Federwisch replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"Thanks for your concern and the info on your project, seems interesting. Not sure what kind or how efficient your greenhouse is but with a properly designed system and a very efficient greenhouse it is being done around here, all year…"
Carey Ma replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"I hope I don't seem too harsh but I am very worried about your ability to fulfill your end of this proposed agreement. Farming isn't rocket science but there are tricks to every trade. Learning from/ working with someone experienced would…"
Carey Ma left a comment for Steve Federwisch"Please check out: http://aquaponicscommunity.com/profiles/blogs/one-more-step"
Steve Federwisch replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"I have not seen what you are doing. I looked at your profile and some of your old posts but did not get a good idea of exactly what kind of arrangement you have.
I am providing high quality vegetables that are fresh and locally grown with…"
Steve Federwisch replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"The resort is in the same small town that I live in (only 1000 pop.) in SE WI. It is definately a tourism town and the population goes way up in the summer. There are two other resorts in the town both are smaller but I would…"
Carey Ma replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"Have you looked at what I'm doing?
I would first define what you are providing (service/ expertise)and what your goals are ( please don't say "making money"). What do you actually have to offer? Now define what you think…"
Jonathan Kadish replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"Where is the resort? Are you experienced in business? With any business negotiation do not put all your cards out on the table. Find out what they need and what they are trying to accomplish and take some time with a proposal. For sure if you are…"
Steve Federwisch replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"I would definately be putting up the cash for the system. This resort was trying to hire someone to garden for them, also a large expense. I am trying to be as prepared as possible before I meet them. Maybe I could take care of their…"
Jonathan Kadish replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion trade product for land use?"You should look at the model that Bright Farms has on supermarket roofs. They put up the investment in building the greenhouse in exchange for a long term contract with the supermarket. Remember businesses love not to outlay $$$ to start unproven…"
Steve Federwisch posted a discussiontrade product for land use?
I have a meeting coming up with a local resort that is trying to incorporate local and fresh veggies in their menus. Initial phone conversations have been very good and the fact that I could also provide some fish for them as well they were even more excited. The system I have at my house is very undersized to provide just for them much less anyone else. So I would need to expand to a more commercial type system and land seems to be a big obstacle since I cannot go any bigger on my current…See More
TCLynx replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion municipal water filter?"If you need to fill a big system with chlorinated water and you need to neutralize the chlorine immediately then the carbon filter is one choice but there are also chlorine neutralization chemicals that can be used but you have to find the food safe…"
Rebecca B replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion municipal water filter?"People do top ups of around 5% with chlorinated water for their mature systems. The important details are small amounts of water and a mature system."
Ellen Roelofs replied to Steve Federwisch's discussion municipal water filter?"Wow, worth the extra cash, huh?
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- At 3:55am on February 2, 2012, Carey Ma said…
Please check out: http://aquaponicscommunity.com/profiles/blogs/one-more-step
- At 5:18am on March 10, 2011,
Sylvia Bernstein said… Welcome Steve,
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 get in there and start asking questions. Everyone is quite happy to help out new members – no question is too basic.
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. You might also find the “Aquaponic Gardening Rules of Thumb” guidelines helpful.
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.
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