The aquaponic farmer
Subtitle: a complete guide to building and operating a commercial aquaponic system
By: Adrian Southern & Whelm King
Contributors: King, Whelm, 1977- author
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 283
ISBN-13: 9780865718586
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Aquaponics; Fish culture; Aquaculture; Hydroponics
Description: Built around a proven 120' greenhouse system operable by one person, the book distills vast experience and complete step-by-step guidance for starting and running a cold-water aquaponics business.  Coverage includes a primer on cold-water aquaponics; pros and cons of different systems; complete design and construction of a deep water culture system; recommended and optional equipment and tools; system management, standard operating procedures, and maintenance checklists; maximizing fish and vegetable production; and strategies for successful sales and marketing of fish and plants.  As the only comprehensive commercial cold-water resource, The Aquaponic Farmer is essential for farmers contemplating the aquaponics market, aquaponic gardeners looking to go commercial, and anyone focused on sustainability, localization, or high-quality food production.--COVER.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-267) and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface : A world without weeds; title: Introduction : The state of the world; title: Chapter 1.  What is aquaponics?; title: Chapter 2.  The RCA system; title: Chapter 3.  Principles of system design; title: Chapter 4.  Constructing the RCA system; title: Chapter 5.  Tools of the trade; title: Chapter 6.  Managing the ecosystem; title: Chapter 7.  Cycling the system; title: Chapter 8.  Raising fish; title: Chapter 9.  Plant production; title: Chapter 10.  Plant diseases and pests; title: Chapter 11.  Standard operating procedures and protocols; title: Chapter 12.  Marketing and sales; title: Chapter 13.  Creating a business plan.