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Growing Solutions in Tohoku with Japan Aquaponics

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As Aragon St. Charles watched footage of the tsunami triggered by the March 11th earthquake in Japan sweeping across the landscape from his still shaking Tokyo home, he could hardly believe his eyes. This land, some of Japan’s richest and most productive, stood soaked with the tsunami’s salty toxic cocktail mixed as it rushed over agricultural, urban, and industrial areas alike or covered with a fine layer of radioactive fallout. Such soil then, was rendered unsuitable for growing. In a country with a food self-sufficiency rate of less than 40-percent, this was bad news indeed.


“Straightaway it came to me that this (Aquaponics) was something that could be used in Japan,” said St. Charles. As he draws diagram after diagram of fish tanks, alternative energy sources, of grow beds and their crop arrangements throughout our conversation, it’s easy to see that just under the tidy chinos and button-down shirt of the legal recruiter he is by day rests a farmer just waiting for his moment.

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Shizuoka University Aquaponics System

Shizuoka University Aquaponics System | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Indoor aquaponics system at Shizuoka University
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This was an indoor installation for professor Jonathan deHaan at Shizuoka University in Japan.  He wanted a system to fit into his office and look good... and so this article shows the details of that system.

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In Aquaponics, Texas Cattle Ranchers Find Solution to Drought and Time

In Aquaponics, Texas Cattle Ranchers Find Solution to Drought and Time | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Cattle farming is just about as far apart from aquaponics as you can get, but for one family in Devine, TX, the switch from one to the other was the logical choice. “We wanted to utilize ...
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The GrowHaus: A Community and Food Revolution

The GrowHaus: A Community and Food Revolution | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
The GrowHaus: A Community and Food Revolution The Mountain -Ear The GrowHaus functions as a Hydroponic and Aquaponic farm that focuses majorly on food production, food education, and food distribution as a means of fostering community and culture...
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A nice article about the urban aquaponics system in the US, called The GrowHaus:

John Lasschuit ®™'s curator insight, June 14, 3:08 AM

Zou ook een goede benutting van lege kassen in Nederland zijn.

Charlie Dare's curator insight, June 17, 7:53 PM

A big investment lots of lettuce by the looks..

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A youth movement gets down and dirty - Star Phoenix - StarPhoenix

A youth movement gets down and dirty - Star Phoenix - StarPhoenix | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it

Morin became interested in alternative ways to grow food when she studied watershed management and issues affecting convention-al agriculture for a school project. She cofounded Calgary's Mount Royal University's community garden to become more involved in the food system, learning gardening basics from other students. Soon after, she discovered aquaponics, mainly through online research, as an ideal way to produce some of her own food.

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This is Kelsey Morin in the photo... Kelsey contact us last year to help her get started in aquaponics and since then she has been going from strength to strength!  Great work Kelsey!

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KC-based Chef Incorporates Aquaponics into Restaurant Operation

KC-based Chef Incorporates Aquaponics into Restaurant Operation | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Not many restaurateurs would commit to building their own aquaponics system in the basement of their restaurant. But Anton Kotar, owner of Anton’s Taproom in Kansas City, Mo., had experience raising tropical fish and tending plants in his ...
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Students build raised garden beds to help feed community

Students build raised garden beds to help feed community | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it

Dr. Philip Otienoburu, faculty leader of the Sustainabilty Village at Johnson C. Smith University, shows President Dr. Ron Carter details of the aquaponics system.

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More universities setting up and studying the benefits of aquaponics... a win-win as far as we can see.

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City proposes to sell Sweet Water Organics' equipment to recoup defaulted loan .

City proposes to sell Sweet Water Organics' equipment to recoup defaulted loan . | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
City proposes to sell Sweet Water Organics' equipment to recoup defaulted loan ...
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The aquaponics system is located on the north side of the former Sweet Water Organics building, 2151 S.
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More on the story about Sweet Water Organics aquaponics facility

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Aquaponics expert brings sustainability to the desert

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Aquaponics expert brings sustainability to the desert Deutsche Welle Jabber Al Mazroui peers over the edge of a massive cylinder full of tea-brown water and hundreds of tilapia fish.The 55-year-old entrepreneur manages one of the world's largest...
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Another project showing aquaponics in the desert, and showing once again the water efficiency of aquaponics and how important that can be in a dry environment.

Nathan DeFoor's curator insight, May 19, 1:19 PM

Around the world farmers are pioneering a new method of food production. When you learn the details of this amazing process, you realize it is the future of farming.

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Circular systems in the water in Colorado

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Circular systems in the water. Colorado Aquaponics co-owner JD Sawyer shows off some of the fish that are used in the aquaponics systems at The GrowHaus.
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GrowHaus is an excellent community aquaponics system that is taking off in Colorado... a developing hotbed of aquaponics activity!!

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Aquaponics is bringing sustainable farming and fisheries into the hearts of cities.

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Aquaponics is bringing sustainable farming and fisheries into the hearts of cities. — A small plot of land on the edge of Victoria's downtown may seem like an unusual spot for a farm, but for Angela Moran, the city was the...

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New Windsor organic grower plans $5.7M expansion

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New Windsor organic grower plans $5.7M expansion
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Continental Organics uses a closed-loop aquaponic system that feeds uneaten fish food and fish poop to a wide array of microgreens such as sorrel, kale and Swiss chard.
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As interest in aquaponics heats up, we can see more money being invested in the technology in the US. Let's hope that Japan does not lag too far behind!

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Complete News - earthrise - Aquaponics

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A good video showing a few different aquaponics systems in the US.  Growing Power is in there as well as a few other well known commercial operations.  Worth a look!

Wellington Aquaponics's curator insight, May 9, 3:20 PM

This is a well done video that definitely shows the benefits of aquaponics.

Jim Oldfield's curator insight, May 13, 10:49 AM

If you want to understand what the excitement is all about with urban aquaponics, watch all the way to the end. To see fish and greens raised together in an urban setting within bicycle distance of the end user showcases the potential of this technology.

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Tommie Brown Academy Receives Aquaponics Systems

Tommie Brown Academy Receives Aquaponics Systems | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
The Chattanoogan Tommie Brown Academy Receives Aquaponics Systems The Chattanoogan Tommie Brown Academy received an aquaponics growing system as well as hands on educational experience from Inner City Aquaponics, a sustainable farming organization...
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A very nice, simple system for use in the classroom.  PVC piping and old drinks bottles are a great way to repurpose and reuse items that might normally be thrown away!

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Solar powered aquaponics for your apartments - Treehugger (blog)

Solar powered aquaponics for your apartments - Treehugger (blog) | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Treehugger (blog) Solar powered aquaponics for your apartments Treehugger (blog) Steve Cordova created this small, self-contained fish tank and aquaponic planter with the hopes that it will get people interested in urban farming and growing their...
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This is an interesting idea for aquaponics and we like the design.  The pump capacity is very limited though and so am not sure that this system will work properly... but the innovation is great!

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'Urban Organics' - commercial aquaponics in urban Minnesota

'Urban Organics' - commercial aquaponics in urban Minnesota | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Urban Organics - new indoor, urban, commercial aquaponics system in Minnesota
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It is a longer article, but quite interesting to show the development and thinking behind another indoor, urban, commercial aquaponics setup. With several of these ventures failing across the US, it is great to see new ones springing up, learning from past failures and adapting to a changing commercial landscape.

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Greener Portions Aquaponics now open for business in Cincy

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Greener Portions Aquaponics now open for business in Cincy hivelocitymedia Aquaponics is a growing method that utilizes, in Greener Portions' case, channel catfish to produce nutrient-rich byproducts that are circulated through the plant's root...
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Here is another example of a smaller commercial aquaponics system running in the US.  Take a look at their website too as it shows some beautiful photos of fresh vegetables!

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Waste Reuse, Health and Nutrient Density Core to Arizona-based Aquaponic Operation

Waste Reuse, Health and Nutrient Density Core to Arizona-based Aquaponic Operation | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Five years ago Mark Rhine and his business partner Marlo Ibanez, co-owners of Rhibafarms, had a broadband company in Phoenix, Arizona. They fielded a $225,000 a month payroll, traveled constantly and ate junk food only as an afterthought.
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Commercial aquaponics in Hawaii

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Aloha Aquaponics on the beautiful island of hawaii
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This is a nice article about aquaponics on the beautiful island of Hawaii, and how it is being made to work on a sustainable and commercial scale.

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Trevor's Battery Backup Switch Box for Aquaponics

Trevor's Battery Backup Switch Box for Aquaponics | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Trevor has outdone himself this time and I think he is showing off! He as whipped up this crazy backup switch for his aquaponics system and sent through details of how it goes together. This one has 12 volt battery protection ...
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Practical aquaponics inventions at their best!

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Sweet Water Organics (aquaponics) stops operation, defaults on city loan

Sweet Water Organics stops operation, defaults on city loan. The city of Milwaukee could take over Sweet Water Organics' aquaponics system and equipment after the organization ceased operations and defaulted on a...

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This is a real shame, and no matter the circumstances, these people were trying to move aquaponics forward and to show its potential.  This is not a failure of aquaponics as some are suggesting.  Every new industry has its ups and downs, and every new business hasa risk of failure... aquaponcis is not a fail-safe method of making money and needs the same level of attention and research as any other business.

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UN Introduces Aquaponics to Urban Farming in Gaza

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UN Introduces Aquaponics to Urban Farming in Gaza
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The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has set up 15 aquaponic urban farms in Gaza City to curb growing food insecurity.
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Worthwhile projects like these really inspire us... from the very outset people seem to be trying to use aquaponics to often help other people.  What could be better than that?

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Chef in Brea, CA Embraces Aquaponics to Supply Restaurants, a Catering Business and Local Markets

Chef in Brea, CA Embraces Aquaponics to Supply Restaurants, a Catering Business and Local Markets | Aquaponics in Action | Scoop.it
Every small grower likes to find ways to reduce costs and cut out the middle man but Adam Navidi of Future Foods Farms and Green to Go has turned organic growing and serving his clientele into a planet ...
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I think that this is how aquaponics can develop... small size urban farms supplier high quality food for local markets.

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About Dubai: Culture of fish & cherry tomatoes

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About Dubai:Culture of fish, cherry tomatoes - Aquaponic gardening is a way to grow organic vegetables, greens, herbs and fruits, while providing the added benefits of fresh fish as a safe, healthy source...

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The Middle East is one area that could very well stand to benefit trmendously from such water efficient farming methods as aquaponics.

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Could this be the future of farming?

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Could this be the future of farming?

This recirculating system is known as aquaponics, which combines aquaculture (fish farming) with hydroponics (growing vegetables in water) using the same water source.

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Another article about "Green Sky Growers" a rooftop-based commercial aquaponics facility in the US.

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Aquaponics keep fishers afloat after oil spill

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Backyard ponds keep fishers afloat after oil spill

Many Vietnamese fishermen set up aquaponics systems like Sang Ho's. Some have joined an aquaponics farming cooperative run by the MQVN Community Development Corporation.

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Another great story about aquaponics assisting people and communities after some form of disaster has occurred.  Stories like this may help to demonstrate the benefits of aquaponics in normal circumstances as well!

Ethni-City Gardens's curator insight, April 23, 4:35 PM

This is great. So glad to see that people are recovering nicely down in Louisiana after that unnatural disaster.

Japan Aquaponics's comment, May 2, 3:25 AM
Absolutely! Aquaponics is just one possible solution - but it is good to see newer ideas coming to the fore when people are forced to think laterally.