{"product_id":"the-aquaponic-farmer-a-complete-guide-to-building-and-operating-a-commercial-aquaponic-system-9780865718586","title":"The Aquaponic Farmer: A Complete Guide to Building and Operating a Commercial Aquaponic System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfitable cold-water fish and vegetable production. Join the aquaponic farming revolution  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a proven 120' greenhouse system operable by one person, \u003cem\u003eThe Aquaponic Farmer \u003c\/em\u003eis the game changer that distills vast experience and complete step-by-step guidance for starting and running a cold-water aquaponic farming business--raising fish and vegetables together commercially. Coverage includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA primer on cold-water aquaponics \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePros and cons of different systems \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete design and construction of a Deep Water Culture system \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecommended and optional equipment and tools \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSystem management, standard operating procedures, and maintenance checklists \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximizing fish and veg production \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for successful sales and marketing of fish and plants. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the only comprehensive commercial cold-water resource, \u003cem\u003eThe Aquaponic Farmer \u003c\/em\u003eis essential for farmers contemplating the aquaponics market, aquaponic gardeners looking to go commercial, and anyone focused on high quality food production. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquaponic farming is the most promising innovation for a sustainable, profitable, localized food system. Until now, systems have largely focussed on warm-water fish such as tilapia. A lack of reliable information for raising fish and vegetables in the cool climates of North America and Europe has been a major stumbling block. \u003cem\u003eThe Aquaponic Farmer \u003c\/em\u003eis the toolkit you need. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10990498\"\u003eAdrian Southern\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10990499\"\u003eWhelm King\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New Society Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780865718586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 086571858X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TEC\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TEC049000\"\u003eFisheries \u0026amp; Aquaculture\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TEC\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TEC003020\"\u003eAgriculture | Animal Husbandry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-GAR\"\u003eGardening\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-GAR008000\"\u003eGreenhouses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Adrian Southern \u003c\/b\u003e is an aquaponic farmer and entrepreneur from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. 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His pursues his passions of food sustainability, ethics, and rock climbing in Nanaimo, BC. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694018859245,"sku":"9780865718586","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_6506956e-64af-448b-a2c8-906598efbc5b.jpg?v=1649863409","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-aquaponic-farmer-a-complete-guide-to-building-and-operating-a-commercial-aquaponic-system-9780865718586","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}