Aquaponics shares techniques with hydroponics but philosophy with organic soil gardening. It is a more sustainable manner to grow hydroponically, and it is a sustainable method of recirculating aquaculture. We need to continually look at our waste streams and view them as byproducts and an opportunity.

Dr. James Avault, aquaculture pioneer, arrives at Auburn for his graduate work, and later arrives at LSU in 1966 to develop the World Aquaculture Society, and the origin of rice-crawfish production in Louisiana. He has traveled to over 30 countries, and instructed many successful contributors to the aquaculture industry.

Dr. James Avault is a pioneer in aquaculture development in the United States. He has many accomplishments in developing careers, research, consulting and development of whole fishery industries. Hear the beginning of his story here and look forward to Part 2.

Cameron Heil with Ounce of Hope is an innovator and successful farmer growing cannabis hemp using aquaponics in a unique system with dual root zone and living soil. It is definitely cutting edge. This is a controlled environment farm in an industrial warehouse. The business is vertically oriented and Ounce of Hope is providing value and professionalism to the industry.

Dr. Lance Beecher of Clemson University discusses aquaponics as an extension specialist: dealing with students, teachers, and introducing the general public to aquaponics. He operates an aquaponics greenhouse operating for demonstration and research.

Harvest and marketing of small batches of fish from aquaponics systems can be exciting, taxing, disruptive, and rewarding. Preparation and planning for harvest day and a good strategy for marketing your fish and delivery. Most of all make sure you market based on value whether its a food fish, a sportfish, or ornamental fish.