The Aquaponic Farmer
The ultimate Aquaponics guide.
- Will show how to start a commercial business
- But also great advice for Aquaponics at home
- Full of detailed information.
- Available from Amazon
This book has 13 Chapters with detailed information that is invaluable to anyone interested in Aquaponics.
Step by step advice
It will show you how to build a 120′ greenhouse system that can be operated by only person.
And then how to start your own profitable cold-water fish and vegetable business.
The aquaponic farmer book contains
Chapter 1: What Is Aquaponics?
The Aquaponic farmer has a detailed description as to what aquaponics is, how it works and the difference between backyard and Commercial Systems
Chapter 2: The RCA System
The key starting point to consider for your aquaponics system. From the layout to the items you will need
Chapter 3: Principles of System Design
For example items like Cold-Water vs Warm-Water Aquaponics
Chapter 4: Constructing the RCA System
How to prepare your site and install anything from water, lights, waste, etc.
Chapter 5: Tools of the Trade
The items you will need and elements to consider.
Chapter 6: Managing the Ecosystem
Ranging from water quality, ph levels to managing bacteria
Chapter 7: Cycling the System
How to fill your System with Water and how to start your fish
Chapter 8: Raising Fish
From selecting the Fish Species all the way to tempering
Chapter 9: Plant Production
How to select the right plants, plant and growing them.
Chapter 10: Plant Diseases and Pests
How to cope with pests and diseases, and what to do and how.
Chapter 11: Standard Operating Procedures and Protocols
How to keep logs and plan your monthly and seasonal tasks.
Chapter 12: Marketing and Sales
Key items to focus on and what to do
Chapter 13: Creating a Business Plan
Ranging from the financial items to daily operational issues
Very detailed book.
The Aquaponic Farmer book is very detailed and designed for taking your aquaponic system to a complete new level.
If you just want to start then have a look at the Aquaponics 4 You Guide (as it’s a lot simpler)
On the other hand the aquaponic farmer book is probably the most detailed one you will find.
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