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Apr 06 2010

More 2010 Workshop Dates Announced

Nelson and Pade, Inc is happy to announce workshop dates for 2010. These popular workshops provide hands-on learning of aquaponics. Last year, attendees came from over 20 states and five countries. This year, with expanded programs and new offerings, Nelson and Pade, Inc is looking forward to sharing their knowledge and passion of aquaponics in these comprehensive workshops. For workshop details, visit, https://www.aquaponics.com/workshops.php

2010 Workshop Dates:

3 day – April 22-23-24, 2010

2 day – June 3-4, 2010

3 day - July 22-23-24, 2010

2 day - August 20-21, 2010

3.5 day - September 29 - Oct 2, 2010 ** Special Event

2 day - November 5-6, 2010

3 day - December 9-10-11, 2010

** Sept 29-Oct 2, 3.5 day workshop. SPECIAL GUEST and CO-LECTURER: Dr. James Rakocy, Director, Agricutulture Experiment Station, University of the Virgin Islands. SPECIAL OPTION: Attendees of this workshop will have the opprotunity to meet privately with John Pade and Dr. Rakocy to discuss their project.

Workshop Descriptions:

Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture - 2 Days
Learn about aquaponic system designs, methods and daily operation with an emphasis on proper environmental control. This course covers concepts through construction. Materials and equipment will be provided.

Materials Included:

Course Materials, Certificate of Participation

Meals Included:
Continental breakfast and lunch included on both days.

Cost:

$495

Registration:
Call us at 608-297-8708 or email: info@aquaponics.com

Course Content:
Classroom sessions: Welcome and Introduction, Aquaponics Overview, Aquaponic Methods, Applications of Aquaponics, Aquaponics Around the World, System Designs and Components, Selecting the Right System for Your Application, Greenhouse Considerations, Environmental Control Requirements, Environmental Control Equipment, Water Quality Dynamics, Daily Operation, Crop Selection, Basic Economics of Aquaponics, Question and Answer Session

Greenhouse sessions: Equipment Identification, Explanation of Systems, Explanation of Greenhouse Components, Fluid Dynamics and Water Flow, Environmental Control, Greenhouse Equipment and Selection, Daily Operations- Seeding, Transplanting, Harvesting, Fish Care and Feeding, Water Quality Testing, Filter maintenance, Growing and Marketing Fish and Specialty Crops Question, biological Pest control and Answer Session

In-Depth Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture Workshop – 3 Days

This is an expanded version of the Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Workshop. In addition to the standard course content listed above, in the In-Depth Workshop, you will learn how to make the best choices in planning and designing a greenhouse for aquaponics; learn about cost-saving measures and affordable solutions to environmental control; learn techniques used in building aquaponic systems; learn advanced growing techniques and advanced filtration options; learn about the Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems^TM and the Living Food Bank^TMand, you will have the opportunity to tour a commercial aquaponic greenhouse.

Materials Included:

Course Materials, Certificate or Participation

Meals Included:
Continental breakfast and full lunch both days.

Cost:
$895/person

https://www.aquaponics.com/docs/registration2010.pdf

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