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# Nelson & Pade Aquaponics

The Most Trusted Name In Aquaponics

## Posts

- [DIY Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/diy-do-it-yourself-aquaponics/) - Contributed by: Rebecca Nelson Can you be successful in aquaponics as a (DIY) Do-It-Yourself Builder? If you search YouTube and other sites on the internet, you will find many variations of DIY Aquaponics plans, from simple aquarium-based hobby kits to commercial farm ideas and plans, most of which do not provide quite enough information or
- [BBC Features Rebecca Nelson and Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/bbc-features-rebecca-nelson-and-aquaponics/) - The Conversation, a BBC podcast with listeners around the world, recently featured two female farming entrepreneurs, Rebecca Nelson, CEO, Nelson and Pade, Inc., and Grace Lim, Urban Farming Partners in Singapore. The podcast was recorded in London with the host in Washington DC, Rebecca in Florida, and Grace in Singapore. This fascinating show provided a
- [The Need for Aquaponics in 2023!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/the-need-for-aquaponics-in-2023/) - And, how you can get started in Commercial Aquaponic Farming! Are you looking for an innovative, sustainable and profitable business model for a full time or part time business? Aquaponic food production might be exactly what you have been seeking. It is an excellent fit for many reasons. The need for aquaponics continues to increase,
- [Different Types of Grow Lights in Desktop Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/aubreys-aquaponics-blog/different-types-of-grow-lights-in-desktop-aquaponics/) - Everyone knows that plants need light to grow and photosynthesize, but there are different ways to accomplish this. Obviously, one option is to provide natural light, but in some cases this isn’t possible. Today I’ll talk about the different types of grow lights, and some pros of all of them. The first one to talk
- [Potted Plants in Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/aubreys-aquaponics-blog/potted-plants-in-aquaponics/) - Most planting in aquaponics is in rafts, channels or media beds that are directly connected to the system, but you can also grow plants by putting them in pots that are not connected to the aquaponic system. Using potted plants in aquaponics is extremely simple. You just plant anything like you would normally, except instead
- [What fish are best for desktop aquaponics?](https://aquaponics.com/aubreys-aquaponics-blog/what-fish-are-best-for-desktop-aquaponics/) - Last week, I wrote a blog about plants that work well in desktop aquaponics systems, but plants can’t grow without nutrients from fish. Fish are the other half of an aquaponics system, so it makes sense to be careful with what fish you put in it. Since desktop aquaponics systems are very limited in tank
- [pH – The Master Factor in Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/ph-the-master-factor-in-aquaponics/) - The ideal range for pH in an aquaponic system is between 6.5 – 7.0. But why? In an aquaponic system, there are three distinctly different living inhabitants...the fish, the plants and the beneficial bacteria. Therefore, it is important, we need to pay attention to the specific needs of each living part. When thinking about them
- [Preparing for Seasonal Changes in an Aquaponics Greenhouse](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/preparing-for-seasonal-changes-in-an-aquaponics-greenhouse/) - As the days get shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, it is important to monitor the changing conditions and be proactive in your preparations and procedures to save energy and avoid problems in an aquaponic farming operation. Within an aquaponic system, stability in temperature is critical to success in growing. The ambient air temperature
- [What plants are best for desktop aquaponics?](https://aquaponics.com/aubreys-aquaponics-blog/what-plants-are-best-for-desktop-aquaponics/) - Aubrey planting aquaponic lettuce Half of aquaponics is growing plants, but what are the best plants to grow in a desktop aquaponics system? While it heavily depends on the specific desktop system you have and the amount of space you have, there are still some plants that are much easier to grow than others. Some
- [Welcome to my Aquaponics Blog!](https://aquaponics.com/aubreys-aquaponics-blog/welcome-to-my-aquaponics-blog/) - Aubrey's Aquaponics Blog Hello, I am Aubrey, I’m in 8th grade, and I’m 13 years old. I go to an environmental charter school in Wisconsin, and we have an aquaponic system in our school. We set up an Aquasprouts garden so we can have fresh food for the classroom and have a fun learning opportunity.
- [Does Aquaponic Farming Have a Difficult Learning Curve?](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-category/does-aquaponic-farming-have-a-difficult-learning-curve/) - Aquaponic Farming Recently, during a talk on aquaponics with a group of farmers, questions arose about the learning curve of aquaponic farming. It was something like this: “We are farmers. We know a lot about planting, growing and harvesting, but this seems like a really large learning curve to do commercially considering the handling of
- [Insight Magazine Features Nelson and Pade Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/insight-magazine-features-nelson-and-pade-aquaponics/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. was recently featured in Insight Magazine. The article focuses on Nelson and Pade Inc.'s impact on the industry and role in expanding and scaling the use of aquaponic food production and proven aquaponic systems. Read the article on aquaponics at Insight Magazine
- [Outdoor Wisconsin Features Nelson and Pade Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-category/outdoor-wisconsin-features-nelson-and-pade-aquaponics/) - Outdoor Wisconsin, a well-loved and award-winning television show, featured Nelson and Pade Aquaponics recently. Show host, Jeff Kelm, interviewed Rebecca Nelson, Co-founder and President of Nelson and Pade, Inc. in this thorough and fascinating segment. Watch Now Devoted to the outdoor enthusiast, "Outdoor Wisconsin" is a half hour weekly magazine series that travels Wisconsin covering
- [Queen of Peace School Installs Clear Flow Aquaponic System](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/queen-of-peace-school-installs-clear-flow-aquaponic-system/) - MISHAWAKA — During the past year, Queen of Peace School has found ways to combine elements in nature, science and technology in an effort to expand students’ understanding of agriculture. In the process, the school’s new Outdoor Education Center and Aquaponics lab have harvested new methods of teaching and organic farming, which incorporate God’s desire
- [New Aquaponics Certification Program](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/new-aquaponics-certification-program/) - BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Certified Naturally Grown (CNG), a non-profit organization offering peer-review certification to farmers and beekeepers throughout the United States, has announced that they have completed development of a new certification program for aquaponic producers and are now accepting applications. Since June of 2014, CNG has been working in consultation with a group of experts
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® is the First Certified Naturally Grown Aquaponics Producer](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-inc-is-the-first-certified-naturally-grown-aquaponics-producer/) - Montello, WI - Nelson and Pade, Inc.® was recently announced as the first Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) Aquaponics Producer. A global leader in the aquaponics industry, Nelson and Pade, Inc.® is proud to be the first aquaponic farm to achieve the CNG aquaponics certification and honored to be associated with CNG, a non-profit organization offering
- [Montello event Saturday to highlight state's aquaculture industry](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/montello-event-saturday-to-highlight-states-aquaculture-industry/) - Portage Daily Register Most people immediately think of fish when they hear about aquaculture. At Nelson and Pade Inc., in Montello, fish is only part of the business. Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel will be at the aquaponics company Saturday to help people learn more about the industry on
- [Marquette County Tribune Features Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/marquette-county-tribune-features-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. Featured on the front page of the Marquette County Tribune!
- [Grand Opening Festivities](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/grand-opening-festivities/) - On April 23, 24, 25, we celebrated the Grand Opening of our new greenhouse facilities as well as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Aquaponics Innovation Center. On Thursday, we hosted the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, which was attended by officials from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, state and local government and community
- [Getting Inside Aquaponics with Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/getting-inside-aquaponics-with-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - Fish Farming News By Bob Robinson An excerpt from the article Montello, WI - Early this past summer I took a fun round trip to this small hamlet not far from my home to visit the headquarters of aquaponics educators and innovators, Nelson and Pade, Inc. As many of you already know, company principles Rebecca
- [FARM HER, National TV show, features Nelson and Pade](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/farm-her-national-tv-show-features-nelson-and-pade/) - FARM HER, kicked off its fourth season with a feature story on Rebecca Nelson and Nelson and Pade, Inc. The show premiered on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 8:30pm CT on FRD-TV, a cable network that is available throughout the US. "We started out with a fish feeding FRENZY! One thing I learned this year
- [What You Will Learn from the Aquaponics Courses Offered by Nelson and Pade](https://aquaponics.com/resources/what-you-will-learn-from-the-aquaponics-courses-offered-by-nelson-and-pade/) - The Aquaponics courses by Nelson and Pade will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to create a profitable aquaponics business that produces healthy local food. Learn more about aquaponics today by taking our online aquaponics course. Experts are available to teach from beginner to advanced levels. They are eager to share their
- [First Snow!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/first-snow/) - What a beautiful experience, the first snow of every winter. The landscape is awash with white, the tree branches bowing with the weight. In our yard the fallen snow is graced with the dainty footprints of squirrels, intermingled with big-dog paw prints and full-body canine snow angels. Today, for me, was a day of reflection
- [Author Ali Berlow holds book talk and signing at Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/author-ali-berlow-holds-book-talk-and-signing-at-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - On Saturday, July 18, 2015, Nelson and Pade was honored to host Madison, WI native and author Ali Berlow. Ali Berlow is the author of The Mobile Poultry Slaughterhouse and the co-owner of Edible Vineyard, and she has been writing professionally for more than 10 years. She got her start in 2002 with the NPR
- [Aquaponics.com Offers World’s Largest Selection for Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-category/aquaponics-com-offers-worlds-largest-selection-of-products-for/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc.® offers equipment and supplies for aquaponic growers. Shown here, Nelson and Pade’s Greenhouse manager, Barb Joyce, demonstrates proper transplanting techniques to a trainee. Grow cubes, rafts, plant stakes and other growing supplies shown in photo are all available at www.aquaponics.com/store/ Montello, WI – If you are an aquaponic farmer or gardener
- [WI State Legislators Tour UWSP-AIC and Nelson and Pade, Inc.®](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/wi-state-legislators-tour-uwsp-aic-and-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - On Friday, February 10, all of us at Nelson and Pade, Inc.® were very honored to host a tour of distinguished guests. The group included our partners at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) and Wisconsin state legislators and staff. From UWSP, Chris Cirmo, Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences, Dr. Chris Hartleb, Professor
- [WI Innovation Awards Announces Nelson and Pade, Inc. as a Finalist](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/wi-innovation-awards-announces-nelson-and-pade-inc-as-a-finalist/) - WI Innovation Award Finalist Montello, WI - Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, a leader in aquaponics and sustainable agriculture, is among twenty-nine companies and nonprofit organizations that have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Wisconsin Innovation Awards. In total, over 331 businesses, products and services from around the state were nominated. The finalists were determined by
- [Why isn’t Aquaponics a Bigger Industry?](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/why-isnt-aquaponics-a-bigger-industry/) - This question was posed recently by a customer. It is a valid question that deserves a thorough answer. Although the aquaculture industry has been around for over a hundred years and the hydroponics industry 50-60 years, the combination of the two is fairly new. Research on recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) began about 30 years ago.
- [We’re a Winner! 2021 WI Innovation Awards](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/were-a-winner-2021-wi-innovation-awards/) - Nelson and Pade WI Innovation Award The Wisconsin Innovation Awards (WIA) seek to celebrate and inspire innovation through the annual WIA Awards, which honor organizations in various sectors for their contributions of innovative solutions. Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, Montello, WI, was named a winner in the manufacturing category for their aquaponic farming and gardening
- [Time Flies When You are Having Fun](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/time-flies-when-you-are-having-fun/) - I can’t believe May is already here…the two months of training for our interns going to Haiti is wrapping up; we have a new participant in our Extended Stay Learning Program coming next week and our new Aquaponics 101 workshop is happening May 14. In other news, there was an excellent article written about us, titled: Nelson and Pade, Inc.
- [The Dogs Will Bark But the Caravan Marches On](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/the-dogs-will-bark-but-the-caravan-marches-on/) - The Dogs Will Bark But the Caravan Marches on...This telling parable was shared with me quite a few years ago while talking with the Egyptian Minister of Agriculture about food…the lack of it as well as the technological advancements that would feed the world. He embraced the idea of aquaponics but warned of the impending
- [Successful Workshop!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/successful-workshop/) - A great aquaponics workshop took place Sept 29 – October 2, 2010. Dr. James Rakocy, John Pade and myself taught aquaponics concepts, technology, methods and design to 47 workshop attendees. The response to this workshop was very positive. The camaraderie among the attendees, hosts and our entire staff bloomed into friendships and business collaborations. Attendees came
- [Official Meeting of WI DATCP Held at Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/official-meeting-of-wi-datcp-held-at-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - There is no gallery selected or the gallery was deleted. On Sept, 23, 2015, we were honored to host the business meeting of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The meeting started with a tour of our aquaponic greenhouse facilities and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: Aquaponics Innovation Center (UWSP-AIC). We
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Co-Founder Rebecca Nelson to be Featured Speaker at Agroforum in Chicago, Illinois](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-co-founder-rebecca-nelson-to-be-featured-speaker-at-agroforum-in-chicago-illinois/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, is honored to announce that Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, will be a featured speaker at Agroforum; the first Illinois Azerbaijan Agriculture Forum. This prestigious event will take place at The Drake Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, April 4, 2019. Ms. Nelson will be amongst additional distinguished speakers, including
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc, Honored with Sustainable Business Award](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-again-honored-with-sustainable-business-award/) - John Pade, Rebecca Nelson accepting the Wisconsin Sustainable Product of the Year Award from Tom Eggert, Executive Director of the WI Sustainability Council. Nelson and Pade, Inc.® is honored to accept the Wisconsin Sustainable Product of the Year award for a small business, from the Wisconsin Sustainability Council. This award provides recognition of the many
- [Lights, Camera, Action!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/lights-camera-action/) - Although our company had one of the early websites on the Internet with video, it has been missing from our site for the past decade. We’ve been so busy developing, building and shipping Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems®, creating comprehensive course content, teaching courses, speaking at conferences and writing books, manuals and curriculums, we really hadn’t
- [Indoor Lettuce Farming is Booming!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/indoor-lettuce-farming-is-booming/) - Meeting the demand for quality food with indoor farming The recent opening of several large-scale lettuce farms in the US that take advantage of indoor farming and sustainable farming practices demonstrates the growth of this industry and the demand for high quality lettuce and greens. Multiple new greenhouse operations are strategically-located to service local and
- [Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/imitation-is-the-sincerest-form-of-flattery/) - To make learning about aquaponics and planning for your aquaponics venture easier, we’ve scheduled our 2012 workshops as well as launched the first hybrid University aquaponics course in partnership with UW-Stevens Point. This partnership brings together the experience and technology of Nelson and Pade, Inc. with a University platform for education. Nearly every week I
- [Marvelous May](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/a-marvelous-may/) - Oh my, what a marvelous May, bursting with blossoms, events and opportunities. Looking out my window, the lake is a brilliant blue, contrasted by myriad shades of green on the freshly leafed trees. Bright sunshine illuminates the splash of jumping fish and the scent of lilacs fills the air. Our May started with a trip to
- [A Little Perspective on the Growth of Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/a-little-perspective-on-the-growth-of-aquaponics/) - The awareness of and enthusiasm for aquaponics is beginning to snowball. Every day I see new references to aquaponics, new blog posts, articles and media attention. I am glad to see this and find it encouraging that so many people are recognizing the potential of aquaponics. But, unfortunately, there is also a great deal of
- [FARM SHOW magazine Features Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/farm-show-magazine-features-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - FARM SHOW magazine, Vol 36, no 3 featured Nelson and Pade, Inc. on the cover and page 7. www.aquaponics.com www.bestfarmbuys.com, www.farmshow.com
- [Women in Hydroponics: Rebecca Nelson](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/women-in-hydroponics-rebecca-nelson/) - Maximum Yield published a feature story on Rebecca Nelson in their April Industry News magazine. See story below. Rebecca Nelson, co-founder and co-owner of Nelson and Pade, Inc., a company that provides aquaponic systems as well as the training, guidance and technical support people need to get started and be successful in aquaponics, can safely be
- [UWSP Students Create Aquaponics Business Models at Nelson and Pade](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/uwsp-students-create-aquaponics-business-models-at-nelson-and-pade/) - The 5,000 sq. ft. greenhouse at Nelson and Pade Inc.’s aquaponics business in Montello turned into a scene from a cooking show on May 21st as students taking a UW-Stevens Point class gathered for a hands-on experience to complete their Introduction to Aquaponics course. The course was designed by Nelson and Pade owners John Pade
- [Aquaponics at heart of 'Blue Revolution'](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-at-heart-of-blue-revolution/) - AgriView Magazine, article by Jane Fyksen MONTELLO, Wis. — No cows, no cropland, but there’s plenty of protein and nutritious leafy greens. That’s what aquaponics offers. A cutting-edge hybridization of aquaculture and hydroponics, aquaponics combines indoor rearing of fish with soil-less plant production. At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point it’s called a transformational, global-agriculture business
- [A Whole New Way to Raise Fish and Lettuce](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/a-whole-new-way-to-raise-fish-and-lettuce/) - May 07, 2010 Outdoor News By Lee Kernen An excerpt from the article Most of my life has been spent either fishing for fish, managing fish during my 33-year career with the DNR, or cooking and eating fish that I eigher caught or purchased. Last month it was a big surprise to learn there was
- [Gov. Evers Announces Nelson and Pade, Inc.® as a Winner of the ‘We’re All Innovating Contest’](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/gov-evers-announces-nelson-and-pade-inc-as-a-winner-of-the-were-all-innovating-contest/) - Wisconsin Gov. Evers announced earlier this week the winners of the ‘We’re All Innovating’ Contest, which was created by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to recognize and promote the creative ways small businesses are adapting to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Wisconsin is known for its can-do spirit and its big ideas,” said
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Donates Tilapia for Skin Grafts  on Injured Dog in Minnesota](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-donates-tilapia-for-skin-grafts-on-injured-dog-in-minnesota/) - On Friday, February 7th, Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Co-founder and Co-owner Rebecca Nelson, along with Chief Operations Officer, Jannel Dunn, were honored to be able to provide whole tilapia for an injured dog as part of an emerging medical procedure that uses tilapia skin as a biological bandage, providing better and faster healing from burns
- [Lakeland University and Nelson and Pade Bring Aquaponics to Malawi](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/lakeland-university-and-nelson-and-pade-bring-aquaponics-to-malawi/) - Four Lakeland University students, two LU professors and a Lakeland graduate are busy preparing for an incredible collaborative effort, one that will culminate in Africa nearly two months from now. When completed, this unique student-faculty research and performance project will be responsible for feeding people in the nation of Malawi for years to come through
- [Alternative Education Students to Raise Fish, Grow Lettuce with a New Aquaponics System](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/alternative-education-students-to-raise-fish-grow-lettuce-with-a-new-aquaponics-system/) - Mexico, NY - Project Explore teaching assistant Carolyn Deary-Petrocci shows off the new aquaponics Home Food Production system, purchased from Nelson and Pade, Inc.® in Montello, Wisconsin. Alternative Education students will share system operation responsibilities.
- [The Future of Farming](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/the-future-of-farming/) - Catalina Margulis of the Harrowsmith, written for Canadians by Canadians, recently published an article on 'The Future of Farming', featuring Nelson and Pade, Inc. and one of our growers, AquaFarms at The Mississauga Food Bank in Canada. Marqulis writes: What does every kid learn in school? That to grow anything, you need seed, soil, water
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc. Honored with Force for Positive Change Award](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-honored-with-force-for-positive-change-award/) - On Friday, November 15th, Nelson and Pade, Inc.® was presented with the Force for Positive Change award. The Force for Positive Change is a statewide competition across Wisconsin that focuses on social entrepreneurship as a model for solving social or environmental challenges in a way that is sustainable, just and generates impact in Wisconsin. The
- [Video Contest Winners Announced!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/video-contest-winners-announced/) - The results are in and the winners are announced for Nelson and Pade, Inc's 2019 "Show Us Your System" Video Contest. This is an annual competition with prizes for the winners. We are always impressed with the quality of the aquaponics projects and videos that are submitted for entry in the contest. Congratulations to all
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Donates Montello Fresh™  Aquaponically-Grown Lettuce to Area Schools](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-donates-montello-fresh-aquaponically-grown-lettuce-to-area-schools/) - Today I had the opportunity to step away from my desk and visit a couple of public schools in our area school districts. I filled my car with totes of leafy greens that were just harvested this morning by our greenhouse team, and headed out. I had the pleasure of personally delivering these totes of
- [Wisconsin Stories Showcases Nelson and Pade](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/wisconsin-stories-features-nelson-and-pade/) - The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation provides resources to help new and existing residents. Part of this effort of the Wisconsin Stories project, which features those who think big and strive to make positive change happen in the world. Recently, Wisconsin Stories features Nelson and Pade, inc of Montello, WI in a video that showcases what
- [Aquaponics is Swimming into Mainstream Agriculture](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-category/aquaponics-is-swimming-into-mainstream-agriculture/) - Today, aquaponics is turning up everywhere and the acceptance and knowledge of this means of farming is growing exponentially. Years ago, aquaponics was on the fringe, a new growing method that was nearly unheard of in the world of agriculture. In the early days of the aquaponics industry, if you mentioned aquaponics to a traditional
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Presented With Citation By The Legislature](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-presented-with-citation-by-the-legislature/) - Representative Joan Ballweg presenting the citation to Oliver Baysinger at Nelson and Pade, Inc. On Monday, September 11th, Nelson and Pade, Inc.® was honored to receive a visit by Wisconsin State Representative Joan Ballweg of the 41st Assembly District. Representative Ballweg is a strong supporter of our mission to help bring food security to all
- [Rebecca Nelson, Featured Speaker at Seeds and Chips, Milan, Italy](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/rebecca-nelson-featured-speaker-seeds-chips-milan-italy/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc.® is honored to announce that Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Nelson and Pade Inc.®, is a featured speaker at Seeds and Chips, the Leading Food Innovation Summit in the World. This prestigious even takes place in Milan, Italy, May 7-10, 2018. Speakers include John Kerry, former US Secretary of State, Howard Schultz,
- [2018 Video and Photo Contest Winners!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/2018-video-and-photo-contest-winners/) - 2018 "Show Us Your System" Photo and Video Contest The 2018 contest yielded a fantastic response and amazing entries. Our staff truly enjoyed viewing all of the videos and photos that were submitted. We were challenged to pick the winners because we received so many great entries. So many in fact, that we had a
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Named the 2017 Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-named-the-2017-wisconsin-business-friend-of-the-environment/) - L-R, Jannel Dunn, Erin Kuhn and Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp Last week I was asked to step away from my desk, and represent Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, along with my team member Erin Kuhn, at the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) Policy Day. The event was hosted at the beautiful Monona Terrace
- [Nelson and Pade lettuce served up fresh on UW-SP campus](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-lettuce-served-up-fresh-on-uw-sp-campus/) - The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Dining Services now offers local aquaponic lettuce at the deli line and salad bar in the Dreyfus University Center, and the salad bar at Upper Debot. This lettuce is grown just over 60 miles south of campus at Nelson and Pade Inc. in Montello, Wisconsin. Aquaponic lettuce was first offered to
- [Oneida Nation Embraces Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/oneida-nation-embraces-aquaponics/) - The Oneida Nation uses a Micro Farm 1 from Nelson and Pade, Inc. to grow fresh fish and vegetables for members of the tribe and Oneida School System. The fish and vegetables contribute to healthier food choices and enhanced nutrition. Today two Green Bay news stations showcased this excellent effort: ABC 2 Green Bay -
- [2017 Photo and Video Contest Winners Announced](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/2017-photo-and-video-contest-winners-announced/) - The Winners of the Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Photo and Video Contest have been announced! We appreciate all of the efforts of those who entered and also want to acknowledge the enthusiasm and passion that all entrants showed for their Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems®. 1st Place – GRAND PRIZE – $1,000 Nelson and Pade, Inc.®
- [Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Tours Nelson & Pade, Inc.® for Manufacturing Month](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/wisconsin-economic-development-corporation-tours-nelson-pade-inc-for-manufacturing-month/) - John Pade, Tricia Braun, COO WEDC, Rebecca Nelson at Nelson and Pade, Inc., Montello, WI As part of Manufacturing Month, WEDC officials toured our headquarters in Montello yesterday and had the opportunity to meet with the company’s employees, learn more about the company’s innovative Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems®, and see firsthand what has made our
- [Aquaculture North America Aquaponics Edition](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaculture-north-america-aquaponics-edition/) - Aquaculture North America published an Aquaponics Spotlight in their Nov/Dec 2017 edition. Nelson and Pade, Inc. and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: Aquaponics Innovation Center, were prominently featured. Check it out: Aquaponics Special (ANA NovDec17 issue)
- [Azerbaijan Marks Country #103](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/azerbaijan-marks-country-103/) - In mid-August, we hosted another 3-day Aquaponics Master Class® offering at our state-of-the-art greenhouse and training facility. Our classroom was packed with attendees from all across the United States, Canada and Azerbaijan, eager to learn more about this sustainable method of food production. During this course, sessions alternated between classroom lectures, demonstrations and hands-on greenhouse
- [Aquaponics: The Future of Farming](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-the-future-of-farming/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc.® is featured in the Summer 2017 edition of Harrowsmith magazine. What does every kid learn in school? That to grow anything, you need seed, soil, water and sun. But what if you removed soil from the equation? Wouldn't the possibilities be almost endless? And now that's becoming a reality. A form
- [Aquaponics lures Wisconsin’s youth into farming](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-lures-wisconsins-youth-into-farming/) - Intern Colton Branville harvests saugeyes after a year reared in various aquaponics systems at the UWSP. Younger people are especially intrigued by aquaponics’ sustainability as a method for food production, says UWSP professor of Fisheries and Biology, Chris Hartleb Aquaponics’ green credentials and sustainability is attracting Winconsin’s young generation into farming, says Chris Hartleb, professor
- [2017 Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® Video and Photo Contest](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/2017-nelson-and-pade-inc-clear-flow-aquaponic-systems-video-and-photo-contest/) - It’s time to show off your system and what you are growing for a chance to win recognition and gift certificates! Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, The Most Trusted Name in Aquaponics®, just announced their 2017 Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® Video and Photo Contest. This contest is open to all aquaponics growers using Nelson and Pade,
- [WI Senator Works a Day at Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/wi-senator-works-a-day-at-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - On Monday, June 5th, Nelson and Pade, Inc.® welcomed a temporary member to their staff, Wisconsin Senator Patrick Testin (24th District). As part of the Senator’s “On the Job with Patrick Testin” monthly series, Senator Testin donned a Nelson and Pade Aquaponics t-shirt and spent a full day working alongside our staff members. In an
- [Pakistan Marks Country #102](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-category/pakistan-marks-country-102/) - Last week we hosted another 3-day Aquaponics Master Class® at our campus in Montello, WI. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors, along with our state-of-the-art training facility and comprehensive course presentations, draws attendees from all over the world. Aquaprenuers from as near as Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and as far as the Philippines joined us April 27-29
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Awarded 2017 “Sustainable Product of the Year”](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-inc-awarded-2017-sustainable-product-of-the-year/) - Montello, WI - The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council awarded Nelson and Pade, Inc.® with the Sustainable Product of the Year Award for small business. This is the second time that this prestigious honor was presented to Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, recognizing their Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems®. Tom Eggert, Executive Director of the WI Sustainability Council (middle),
- [Edible Madison Features Nelson and Pade, Inc.®](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/edible-madison-features-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - The Summer 2017 Issue of Edible Magazine was recently published, and writer Vanessa Herald has an article titled, "Eating Close to Home with Farm-Raised Fish", with a feature on Nelson and Pade, Inc.®. Nelson and Pade is more than just a fish farm; it’s a valuable member of the community. The Montello site is half
- [Wisconsin State Journal Features Nelson and Pade, Inc.®](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/wisconsin-state-journal-features-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - International students flock to Montello to learn aquaponics by Barry Adams, November 20, 2016 MONTELLO — The “no vacancy” sign glowed at the ’Tween the Lakes Motel. There were meals at the Granite Falls Supper Club, coffee at Oyster Crackers Cafe and photos snapped of the waterfalls at Daggett Memorial Park next to the Kwik
- [Nelson and Pade in The Marquette County Tribune](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-featured-in-the-marquette-county-tribune/) - On May 16th, we welcomed back the STEM Shuttle, operated by the Dream Flight USA Foundation, along with the 5th graders from both Westfield and Montello Elementary Schools. Our sponsorship to the STEM Shuttle allows us the opportunity to annual host a field trip for nearly 90 local 5th grade students, where they get to
- [Growing Wisconsin Features Nelson and Pade, Inc.®](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/growing-wisconsin-features-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - Growing Wisconsin is an annual guide to Wisconsin's farms, forests, food and exports. It is published in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection and features stories about the state's top crops, livestock, agribusiness, tourism, food safety and local products. Nelson and Pade, Inc. is featured, beginning on page 14. http://www.farmflavor.com/wisconsin/growing-wisconsin-2017/
- [WI Academy of Science, Arts and Letters](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/wi-academy-of-science-arts-and-letters/) - WI Academy of Science, Arts and Letters featured Nelson and Pade, Inc.® in the Spring, 2017 Wisconsin People & Ideas issue Article Excerpt: "Rebecca Nelson always had a passion for raising fish; by the time she was ten, her family’s home was filled with aquariums. Her partner, John Pade, grew up on a dairy farm,
- [WI Lt. Gov. Kleefisch Visits Nelson and Pade, Inc. and UWSP-AIC](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/wi-lt-gov-kleefisch-visits-nelson-and-pade-inc-and-uwsp-aic/) - On Tuesday, July 15, 2015, we were honored to have a visit from the Wisconsin Lt. Governor, Rebecca Kleefisch, who was accompanied by UW System Regent, Regina Milner. John Pade, UWSP Professor Dr. Chris Hartleb and I gave the tour of our new greenhouse facilities and the UWSP-Aquaponics Innovation Center. We were thrilled and honored to
- [Sea Grant Communicators Learn About Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/sea-grant-communicators-learn-about-aquaponics/) - By Marie Zhuikov Last week, a small cadre of Wisconsin Sea Grant communicators visited an aquaponics facility in Montello, Wis., to learn more about this intriguing way to grow food. The types of food involved are fish and plants – walleye and tilapia, and just about any type of veggie one can imagine. This alone
- [Illinois Will Be Home of the First Aquaponics MicroFarm](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/illinois-will-be-home-of-the-first-aquaponics-microfarm/) - At the end of last week, aquaponics history was made again as our first MicroFarm Clear Flow Aquaponics System®, departed our campus and headed home with new Nelson and Pade Grower, Tony Stirling, just south of the border to Illinois. Tony is in the photo, on the right, along with Nelson and Pade Team members
- [Locally Grown Aquaponic Lettuce Served on Campus](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/locally-grown-aquaponic-lettuce-served-on-campus/) - As published in "The Pointer" The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Dining Services now offers local aquaponic lettuce at the deli line and salad bar in the Dreyfus University Center, and the salad bar at Upper Depot. This lettuce is grown just over 60 miles south of campus at Nelson and Pade Inc. in Montello, Wisconsin. Aquaponic
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® presents at 'Farmer in the Classroom'](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-presents-at-farmer-in-the-classroom/) - This week is National FFA Week and Nelson and Pade, Inc.® celebrated by spending a morning with some of our Future Farmers of America. We were honored to be invited to participate in the ‘Farmer in the Classroom’ lesson at Westfield Elementary School (WES) on Wednesday morning. Paula Becker, AmeriCorps Farm to School Nutrition Educator,
- [A Successful Aquaponics Master Class®…at the Beach!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/a-successful-aquaponics-master-classat-the-beach/) - Our Aquaponics Master Class® is a very comprehensive, science-based, straightforward and honest look the technology of aquaponics and the aquaponics industry. To date, we have had attendees from 101 countries and all 50 US states join us for the class. Most of our Master Classes take place at our greenhouses in Wisconsin where we have
- [Rebecca Nelson Featured on the Jungle Jam Podcast](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/rebecca-nelson-featured-on-the-jungle-jam-podcast/) - Rebecca Nelson Featured on the Jungle Jam Podcast Daniel Cleland of the Jungle Jam Podcast, interviewed Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Nelson and Pade, Inc.® about aquaponics and controlled environment agriculture. The Jungle Jam Podcast covers interesting and innovative topics related to sustainability, green living and jungle adventures! Listen now to see how aquaponics fits perfectly into
- [Holiday Reception at the Governor's Executive Residence](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/holiday-reception-at-the-governors-executive-residence/) - Rebecca Nelson and John Pade, co-founders of Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, were honored to attend the Holiday Reception at the Governor's Executive Residence in Madison, WI on Monday, December 12, 2016. The event was hosted by Governor Scott Walker. After graciously greeting all of the guests, taking time to talk and pose for photos with all, Governor
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc® Featured in Rep Ballweg's Video](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-inc-featured-in-rep-ballwegs-video/) - Wisconsin State Representative Joan Ballweg visited our state-of-the-art facility during our August, 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®. She joined us for lunch, featuring our freshly harvested leafy greens and tilapia and had the opportunity to chat with Rebecca Nelson and John Pade as well as a few of our attendees. Representative Ballweg featured Nelson and Pade,
- [Another Successful Aquaponics Start Up](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/another-successful-aquaponics-start-up/) - After just returning from a whirlwind trip and wonderful celebration of NOAH’s (Native Oklahoma Aquaponic Harvest) grand opening in Vian, Oklahoma, I have a few moments to reflect on the experience, people and hope that this trip provided. Going back to 2010, Richard Tyler, now the proud owner of an aquaponic farm, called to inquire
- [Students participate in aquaponic tours](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/students-participate-in-aquaponic-tours/) - Agri-View, June 3, 2016 MONTELLO, Wis. — Fifth-grade students from Westfield and Forest Lane elementary schools attended May 17 a day of hands-on learning that involved activities in the Dream Flight USA STEM Shuttle and tours of Nelson and Pade Inc.’s aquaponic greenhouse in Montello. When the group arrived, Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Nelson and
- [STEM Shuttle lands at Nelson and Pade, Inc.®](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/stem-shuttle-lands-at-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - On May 17, Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, The Most Trusted Name in Aquaponics®, hosted 5th grade students from Westfield and Forest Lane Elementary Schools for a fun-filled day of hands-on learning that involved activities in the Dream Flight USA STEM Shuttle and tours of Nelson and Pade, Inc.®’s aquaponic greenhouse facility. Students and teachers arrived
- [Nelson and Pade Featured in Russ Feingold Video](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-featured-in-russ-feingold-video/) - Russ Feingold, US Senator, visited Nelson and Pade, Inc.® and toured the state-of-the-art greenhouse facilities and business. In meeting with Rebecca and John, he commented “I believe in positive partnerships with those who innovate and those who govern. Rebecca Nelson and John Pade are among those who innovate.” Watch the Video
- [Rebecca Nelson featured on Fox6 News, Milwaukee](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/rebecca-nelson-featured-on-fox6-news-milwaukee/) - The Midwest Foodservice Expo is where buyers meet suppliers from every segment of foodservice. Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, was featured on two Fox 6 Milwaukee news segments featuring aquaponics and our exhibit at the Expo. Watch the videos: Fox6 News: Tuesday, 4pm news with Brian Kramp Fox 6 News: Wednesday, 7:45am with
- [Rebecca Nelson LIVE on WSAW-TV](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/rebecca-nelson-live-on-wsaw-tv/) - We're only about a week away from the 2016 North Central Aquaculture Conference at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport in Milwaukee. It's March 12 and 13. Rebecca Nelson, co-owner of Nelson and Pade, Inc. and a North Central Regional Aquaculture Center representative, stopped by NewsChannel 7 at Noon on Thursday to talk about it. The
- [Russ Feingold tours Nelson and Pade, Inc.®](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/russ-feingold-tours-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - MONTELLO, WI. -Russ Feingold smelled something fishy. The vague smells of tilapia swimming in 500-gallon tanks — and of the fish droppings, which serve as nutrients for plants grown without soil or chemicals — filled the air Friday at Nelson and Pade Inc., a Montello business that was one of Feingold’s stops on his tour
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc. Featured in ASC Magazine](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/1553-2/) - Nelson and Pade on the cover of ASC magazine Nelson and Pade, Inc.® was featured on the cover of Aquaponics Survival Communities Magazine in the January, 2016 issue. The article inside addresses the need for sustainable, aquaponic food production and chronicles the growth of the aquaponics industry as well that of Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of
- [2015 Video and Photo Contest Winners Announced!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/video-and-photo-contest-winners-announced/) - We had a fantastic response to the 2015 contest and we truly enjoyed viewing all of the videos and photos. We were challenged to pick the winners because we received many great entries. But, after much consideration, we have chosen. Below are the results of our 2nd annual video and photo contest. Congratulations to all of
- [School Planning and Management Magazine Features Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/school-planning-and-management-magazine-features-aquaponics/) - School Planning and Management Magazine features aquaponics in their November Sustainability issue. The article, Teaching Tools for K-12; Aquaponics, Aeroponics, and Closed Loop Food Systems, was co-written by Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Nelson and Pade, Inc. and Bruce Haxton®, both members of the NZ4 Global Alliance Read the article now!
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Donates Lettuce to Area Schools](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-inc-donates-lettuce-to-area-schools/) - In celebration of National Farm to School Month, Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, is donating fresh, locally-grown lettuce to the public school districts in Marquette County, WI throughout the month of October. The lettuce is grown in Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® at Nelson and Pade, Inc.®’s greenhouse facilities in Montello, WI. Aquaponics is a sustainable method
- [June-July, 2015 Grower Tour](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/june-july-2015-grower-tour/) - One of the many benefits of the Nelson and Pade Grower Program is the personal visits to our growers by our senior staff. In late June through early July, Rebecca Nelson and John Pade took a tour around Lake Michigan, travelling 1700 miles to visit growers and potential growers in Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. The
- [Aquaponics Video and Photo Contest](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-video-and-photo-contest/) - Show us your system! Enter the Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® Video and Photo Contest Grand Prize: $1000 Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Gift Certificate Nelson and Pade, Inc.® has just announced their 2014 “Show us Your System” Video and Photo Contest. With a grand prize of a $1000 Gift Certificate from Nelson and Pade, Inc.®, winners
- [Lodi farmer transforms his hog barn into a fleet of fish tanks and greens](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/lodi-farmer-transforms-his-hog-barn-into-a-fleet-of-fish-tanks-and-greens/) - Great coverage of Nelson and Pade, Inc. customer, Rob Davis, Heads N Tails Natural Produce, Lodi, WI! Robert Davis got the inspiration to develop a fish-and-produce farm in Lodi from two very different things: cancer and Disney World. What could soon be the Madison area’s newest CSA (community supported agriculture) farm would run year-round from
- [Stevens Point Journal: Partnership enhances food supply, economic development](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/stevens-point-journal-partnership-enhances-food-supply-economic-development/) - By Bernie Patterson, Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point In this season of thanks, an estimated one in eight people go to bed hungry. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates nearly 870 million of the world’s 7.1 billion people are undernourished. In Wisconsin, “food hardship” rates are even worse in households with
- [EcoRich Farms on the Evening News](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/ecorich-farms-on-the-evening-news/) - Congratulations Jeff and Trish Dean, owners of Eco-Rich Aquaponic Farm in Greenback, TN for the excellent news coverage. Jeff and Trish run a Commercial 800 Clear Flow Aquaponic System® to raise fish and plants that they sell to local grocery stores, restaurants and farm markets.
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc and UWSP Partnership Recognized](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-inc-and-uwsp-partnership-recognized/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. has an ongoing, successful partnership with the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. This public private partnership is helping to grow the aquaponics industry through education, research and innovation and was highlighted by Chancellor Bernie Patterson at the University of Wisconsin Systems Board of Regents meeting Oct 9. Below is the link
- [Go Fish, Aquaponics on the Small Farm](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/go-fish-aquaponics-on-the-small-farm/) - Denice Dible, her husband Jeff and their family have a small organic farm that incldues a 700 sq. ft. greenhouse with a Nelson and Pade "Family Plus" Clear Flow Aquaponic System®. Denice wrte a very nice article for Acres USA magazine about their experience getting started and growing and selling fresh fish and vegetables.
- [Rebecca Nelson on WI Public Radio - UWSP Aquaponics Innovation Center](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/rebecca-nelson-on-wi-public-radio-uwsp-aquaponics-innovation-center/) - http://www.wpr.org/aquaponics-innovation-center-will-train-workers-develop-new-techniques-emerging-industry University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is partnering with a Montello company to build an Aquaponics Innovation Center that will train workers and develop new techniques for a growing food production industry. The center will be located inside a 13,500 square-foot greenhouse at Nelson and Pade, a Montello company that specializes in commercial aquaponics, which combines
- [Bread New Mexico Blog](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/bread-new-mexico-blog/) - Rebecca Nelson and John Pade are well known as the authority on aquaponics in the United States. So much so the URL for their Web site is simply aquaponics.com Before I tell you more about the Nelson & Pade operations, I want to highlight a great project they developed in Haiti to provide both protein
- [UW-Stevens Point begins Aquaponics Innovation Center with Montello partner, Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/uw-stevens-point-begins-aquaponics-innovation-center-with-montello-partner-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - With support from a state economic development incentive grant, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is building an Aquaponic Innovation Center to train workers and enhance economic development. The center will be located at Nelson and Pade, Inc., Montello, UW-Stevens Point’s partner in developing an aquaponics training program. It will be housed in a portion of
- [Mid 2015 Update](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/mid-2015-update/) - A full year has passed since we embarked on a major expansion of our facilities in Montello. It has been a whirlwind of activity over the past 12 months, from destruction to construction, assembly of new aquaponic systems and completion of 14,000 sq. ft of new greenhouses and a 6,000 sq. ft new manufacturing building
- [Don't Reinvent the Wheel](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/dont-reinvent-the-wheel/) - Below is an email we received from Batho Matubudi from Botswana, a past attendee of our Aquaponics Master Class. His comments ring so true. Thank you, Batho, for sharing your thoughts and suggestions. You say it better that we could have. "Hi Rebecca/John – I thought I should catch up with you. One of the
- [A 1-Star Review](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/a-1-star-review/) - We recently completed our November Aquaponics Master Class with attendees from 4 continents and 9 individual countries. It was an exceptional group with a wide variety of planned uses for growing food in aquaponics. During and after the class, nearly all participants expressed their appreciation to us for the class and the comprehensive coverage of
- [Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma-and-aquaponics/) - The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the most sweeping reform of our food safety laws in more than 70 years, was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. The FSMA is still being defined and has not yet been implemented. FDA states that they are committed to developing a final rule
- [Welcome to the Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Blog!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/welcome-to-the-nelson-and-pade-aquaponics-blog/) - Thanks for checking out our new Blog! We will be posting news, information, event updates, comments and opinions on all things aquaponic. As long-time leaders in aquaponics, we look forward to sharing thoughts and ideas on this blog. We are excited and amazed at the growth of the aquaponics industry over the past few years
- [All New Aquaponics Journal Website!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/all-new-aquaponics-journal-website/) - I am happy to announce the new, improved website for the Aquaponics Journal. The new design and site is user friendly and pleasing to the eye. The home page features the current issue with a photo of the cover and description of the content. The new “Articles” page offers a wide range of articles for
- [Aquaponics in the Running for Pepsi Refresh Grant](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/aquaponics-in-the-running-for-pepsi-refresh-grant/) - Pepsi’s Refresh Grant helps to fund innovative ideas and projects. Pepsi is giving away millions of dollars ($1,300,000 each month) to fund great ideas. Each month, up to 1000 applications are accepted and then voting is open for 30 days. Projects typically funded advance sustainable, community-oriented ideas. This month, there are two aquaponics projects in the
- [News from Haiti – Aquaponics Installation](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/news-from-haiti-aquaponics-installation/) - John and I arrived in Haiti a week ago to begin the installation of an aquaponic system at Northwest Haiti Christian Mission nwhcm.org. It has been a busy and inspiring week, as we met the many people who keep this operation moving forward and feeding, caring for and nurturing people every day. Executive Director or
- [Imagine this…](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/imagine-this/) - As the wheels of the plane lifted from the gravel runway/roadway in Port a Paix, Haiti last week, I gazed out the window. I saw donkeys, goats and people scurrying out of the way; homes, buildings and banana trees whizzing by. I saw the streets of Port a Paix littered with debris, the buildings ramshackled
- [Green Acres, Kansas City, Aquaponics Project](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/green-acres-kansas-city-aquaponics-project/) - Green-Acres, Nelson and Pade, partners - Kansas City Aquaponics Project This week John and I travelled to Kansas City to meet with Ms. Carol Coe and the Green Acres Community Garden group. We began talking with Ms. Coe over a year ago about expanding their community garden program into aquaponics and education. A group from
- [December Workshop Wraps up a Successful Year of Training](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/december-workshop-wraps-up-a-successful-year-of-training/) - Our last workshop of 2010 took place December 9-11, 2010 and wrapped up a very successful year of training. Overall for the year, we’ve had over 200 participants in our training programs from 30 states and 15 countries. The December workshop attendees came from 15 different states, plus Africa, Sweden and Canada to brave the
- [Big News, Exciting Developments](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/big-news-exciting-developments/) - Wow, we are not even two weeks into 2011 and it is already a great year for us! We’ve got exciting news. The Nelson and Pade, Inc. team of aquaponics professionals is growing and we have new books, systems, workshops and announcements coming! After officially retiring from the University of the Virgin Islands, Dr. James
- [Training Begins for Haiti Aquaponics Project](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/training-begins-for-haiti-aquaponics-project/) - With the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission aquaponics greenhouse nearly built, we have begun training three enthusiastic people who will be travelling to Haiti to run the new aquaponic system at NWHCM in Saint Louis Du Nord. Ed and Lora Ginter, from Kentucky, and Chris Clarke, from Montana, all arrived at Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s facility
- [A University Aquaponics Course!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/a-university-aquaponics-course/) - If you’ve been looking for a University course in aquaponics but could not find one, your search is over! Nelson and Pade, Inc., is happy to announce that the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP), is now offering a 3-credit, full semester course in Aquaponics – Introduction to Aquaponics. This course is a partnership with
- [Nelson and Pade., Inc Workshops Have Global Impact!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/nelson-and-pade-inc-workshops-have-global-impact/) - Wow! Kathleen Paynter, our Operations Manager, just shared our latest workshop statistics with me. Over the past two years, we have had attendees of our workshops from 46 US states and 20 countries! In addition to being very comprehensive and packed with information, every one of our workshops are exciting and fun. The diverse backgrounds
- [March 2012 in Wisconsin](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/march-2012-in-wisconsin/) - We have been having phenomenally warm weather this March in Wisconsin, with daytime temperatures in the 80s all last week. One day recently, we harvested perfectly rip sweet corn grown in our aquaponic systems and, that evening, grilled it with our dinner. As I lit the grill, anxiously awaiting that first bite of corn, I
- [Failures in Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/failures-in-aquaponics/) - In recent years the aquaponics industry has experienced meteoric growth in both general interest and the creation of working systems of every size and style imaginable, and for good reason. If this technology along with Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) isn’t going to be the primary solution of feeding nine billion people in 35 years, it
- [2 Acres of Aquaponics Being Installed Right Now!](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/2-acres-of-aquaponics-being-installed-right-now/) - There is an enormous amount of talk about aquaponics and a lot of news stories and press releases about people planning projects and planning to scale up small projects into multi-acre facilities. Earlier this year, Farmed Here in Chicago busted out a lot of press about their massive indoor farm which, in reality is a
- [Changing the Food System](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/changing-the-food-system/) - Recently someone asked me what our company does. I briefly explained what aquaponics is and that we help people get started and be successful in aquaponics so they can supply fresh fish and vegetables to their family, community or in a profitable farming venture. We achieve this by supplying complete Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems®, project
- [Aquaponics Certification Program In Development](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/aquaponics-certification-program-in-development/) - Certified Naturally Grown (CNG), a grassroots non-profit organization, announced it will develop a new certification program for aquaponics operations. The announcement follows three months of consideration by CNG and its Aquaponics Exploratory Committee, a group made up of six experts and practitioners from across the country with decades of experience between them. I was selected as one
- [Profitable, Dependable, Efficient, Sustainable](https://aquaponics.com/nelson-and-pade-blog/profitable-dependable-efficient-sustainable/) - Profitable, dependable, efficient, sustainable. Those four words describe what people considering commercial aquaponic food production need and want their systems to be in order to succeed. When you look at an existing successful aquaponic farm, their system will demonstrate these four things: profitability, dependability, efficiency and sustainability. As entrepreneurs, we understand this and have demonstrated
- [Quote of the Month](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/quote-of-the-month/) - Environmental Building News February, Feb 01, 2009 An excerpt from the article "Aquaponics has just incredible potential," Rebecca Nelson, of Nelson and Pade, told EBN, especially if space is tight. "Even an eighth of an acre [500 m2] could be viable for a commercial operation," she said, making aquaponics a good option in urban areas
- [Growing Food Locally: Integrating Agriculture into the Built Environments](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/growing-food-locally-integrating-agriculture-into-the-built-environments/) - Enviromental Building News February, Feb 01, 2009 By Alex Wilson An excerpt from the article In an aquaponic system, wastes produced by fish become beneficial fertilizer for hydroponically grown plants. According to Nelson and Pade, Inc., the leading North American firm involved with aquaponics (and publisher of Aquaponics Journal), ammonia-rich fish wastes are broken down
- [Aquaponics Business Relocates](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-business-relocates/) - Central Wisconsin Reporter January, Jan 29, 2010 By Kathleen McGwin An excerpt from the article In March they’ll be speaking in Singapore, then in Mexico. They have a project pending in Haiti with the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission which feeds 10,000 people a day; a project that, when completed, may help this earthquake shattered country
- [City Approves Zoning for Aquaponics Business](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/city-approves-zoning-for-aquaponics-business/) - Marquette County Tribune February, Feb 04, 2010 By Kathleen McGwinn An excerpt from the article The Montello Mayor’s Advisory Committee approved the rezoning of residential land to industrial to accommodate Nelson Pade, Inc. a California aquaponics design and consulting business relocating to Montello. The land, on the south side of Highway 23 west of Montello
- [The Spotless Garden](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/the-spotless-garden/) - New York Times February 18, 2010 Home and Garden Section By Michael Tororello An excerpt from the article "In the United States, aquaponics is in its fingerling stage, yet it seems to be increasing in popularity. Rebecca Nelson, 45, half of the company Nelson & Pade, publishes the Aquaponics Journal and sells aquaponics systems in
- [Company Mixes Fish, flora in Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/company-mixes-fish-flora-in-aquaponics/) - The Country Today February, Feb 24, 2010 By Sara Bredesen An excerpt from the article MONTELLO - Tomatoes and tilapia, peppers and perch, cukes and cod. Diners might think they are catchy combos on a dinner menu, but forward-thinking vegetable growers are starting to look twice at pairing fish and flora in a watery ecosystem called
- [Venturesome](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/venturesome/) - Insight to Business Magazine April 10, 2010 By Mary Beth Matzek An excerpt from the article In an area where agriculture remains an essential economic component, Nelson and Pade Inc. is using innovation and entrepreneurship to take the sector to the next level. Located in the Marquette County city of Montello, Nelson and Pade provides aquaponic
- [Rep. Ballweg Tours Nelson and Pade, Inc., Montello](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/rep-ballweg-tours-nelson-and-pade-inc-montello/) - State Representative Joan Ballweg toured Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s greenhouse, office and manufacturing in mid-December. The visit was featured in the WI State Representative 2012 Legislative Report.
- [Gardening with Fish: Aquaponics 101](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/gardening-with-fish-aquaponics-101/) - May 20, 2010 Word of Mouth By Virginia Prescott An excerpt from the article Radio Interview with Rebecca Nelson. It is a 10 minute segment on aquaponics on the show, Word of Mouth Llisten to the segment Read the full article
- [Fishing For Change](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/fishing-for-change/) - June 13, 2010 Business by Jane Burns An excerpt from the article MONTELLO — Rebecca Nelson and John Pade have one simple goal as their company grows and moves to a new facility along Highway 23: They want to feed the world. They don’t plan to do that with anything they grow in their greenhouses.
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc. – Literally Synonymous with Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/nelson-and-pade-inc-literally-synonymous-with-aquaponics/) - Seedstock By Robert Puro An excerpt from the article Chances are, if you’ve ever looked into aquaponic systems, the sustainable food production systems that combine aquaculture (raising aquatic animals such as fish, crustaceans, or crayfish in a controlled environment) with hydroponics (soilless plant cultivation in water), you have probably heard of Nelson and Pade, Inc. Nelson
- [Aquaponics, Milwaukee’s Critical 21st Century Industry](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-milwaukees-critical-21st-century-industry/) - Natural Awakenings June 14, 2011 Pages 12-13 by Linda Sechrist An excerpt from the article Although it may not be nice to fool Mother Nature, Rebecca Nelson and John Pade, founders of Nelson and Pade, Inc., in Montello, have learned that it is nice to imitate one of her grand designs: aquaponics. This sustainable process
- [Aquaponics – A Brave New Waterworld](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-a-brave-new-waterworld/) - Animal House Radio Show An excerpt from the article Turning aquarium waste water into something useful for a garden or a farm, in addition to creating a healthy environment for the fish is a process called aquaponics and it’s becoming popular with commercial farmers, home gardeners and relief organizations that provide food for the needy. We speak
- [Aquaponics...Food for the Future](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-food-for-the-future/) - Radio host Bob Meyer, Brownfield Ag News Media America, covers Nelson and Pade, Inc. on radio and online: http://brownfieldagnews.com/2012/05/24/aquaponics-food-for-the-future/
- [A World First! Marquette County Tribune Article](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/a-world-first-marquette-county-tribune-article/)
- [Aquaponics Course Drawing Students to Booming Industry](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-course-drawing-students-to-booming-industry/) - By Sarah Bredesen, Regional Editor MONTELLO - Very few people even know what aquaponics is, but students who recently completed a unique college course in the system that melds hydroponics with aquaculture will find themselves big fish in an equally be sea when it comes to finding jobs. "We could employ several of them right
- [WIBA Outside the Box with Mitch Henck](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/wiba-outside-the-box-with-mitch-henck/) - Mitch Henck interviewd Rebecca Nelson, Nelson and Pade Aquaponics, on 4/26/13. Listen to the interview: http://www.wiba.com/media/podcast-outside-the-box-with-mitch-henck-outsidethebox/outside-the-box-fri-42613-hr-23144913/
- [Fish Out of Water - Delta Sky Magazine](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/fish-out-of-water-delta-sky-magazine/) - Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl wrote an interesting article about fish farming and aquaponics for Delta Sky Magazine. Rebecca Nelson is quoted on page 90.
- [Gardening in Water World](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/gardening-in-water-world/) - "These kinds of systems are becoming popular because you can grow a great deal of food in a small space, using less water, space and energy than traditional gardening," Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Nelson and Pade Aquaponics told TechNewsWorld. "Plus, when you combine it with a controlled environment, you can grow year-round with a continuous
- [Aquaponics new facet of agriculture, combines fish, vegetables](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/aquaponics-new-facet-of-agriculture-combines-fish-vegetables/) - The first International Aquaponics Conference was held last month in Stevens Point. As a type of agriculture, aquaponics is still in its infancy, but gauging from the attendance, it’s generating lots of interest, both in this country and abroad. In aquaponics, plants and fish grow together in one integrated system – without soil. Fish waste
- [The Future of Farming, Controlling the Environment](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/the-future-of-farming-controlling-the-environment/) - Famine... or feast? Soil... or hydroponics, aquaponics, aquaculture or aeroponics? Nine billion hungry human beings will be living on planet Earth by 2050, according to United Nations estimates. "We will need to produce more food in the first half of this century than we did in the previous 100 centuries combined," declared Tony Kajewski, an
- [Sustainable Product of the Year Awarded to Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/sustainable-product-of-the-year-awarded-to-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - Montello, WI - The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council recognized Nelson and Pade, Inc. with the “Sustainable Product of the Year Award” for small business. This prestigious honor was presented during the 2014 Earth Day Awards in Milwaukee, WI. Nelson and Pade, Inc. has a 20+ year history in aquaponic food production, which is a form of
- [Portage Daily Register Coverage of UWSP Aquaponics Class at UWSP](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/portage-daily-register-coverage-of-uwsp-aquaponics-class-at-uwsp/) - MONTELLO — Aquaponics is no fish story. Sure, there are 500-gallon water tanks, full of swimming tilapia in the greenhouse at Nelson and Pade in Montello. And sure, many of those fish eventually end up batter-fried, blackened or broiled. But in aquaponics, fish aren’t the primary crop. They’re the source of fertilizer for plants grown
- [Belize 6pm News - Nelson and Pade Featured](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/belize-6pm-news-nelson-and-pade-featured/) - John Pade and Rebecca Nelson, Nelson and Pade, Inc., along with Jimmi Jones, SimSan Aquaponics, were featured on the Belize City 6pm news to talk about their Aquaponics Master Class taking place Juy 24-25.
- [WKOW Madison TV, 5pm News](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/wkow-madison-tv-5pm-news/) - Rebecca Nelson was featured on the WKOW TV news, talking about Wisconsin Aquaculture and Aquaponics.
- [WI State Farmer: Students Spend 3-day Final Cooking](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/wi-state-farmer-students-spend-3-day-final-cooking/) - by Jan Shepel When a group of students descended on one Montello business last week it was something like “Top Chef” meets “The Apprentice.” There were business plans and presentations; there were meals and snacks prepared with locally produced fresh ingredients. There was even a ukulele-accompanied business jingle. It was all part of a class that
- [Country Today: From Fish to Leafy Greens](https://aquaponics.com/blog-home-page/media-coverage/country-today-from-fish-to-leafy-greens/) - What do tilapia tacos and lemonade basil tea have in common? They were among the culinary offerings made by UW-Stevens Point students May 21 at an aquaponics greenhouse in Montello during the laboratory portion of their semester-long aquaponics class. The class is the only one of its kind in the nation at a four-year accredited

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- [Speaking Engagements](https://aquaponics.com/about/speaking-engagements/) - Rebecca Nelson and John Pade have been invited speakers at events around the world with a focus on sustainability, business, agriculture, hydroponic, aquaculture and aquaponics. If you are looking for knowledgeable, inspiring speakers on aquaponics, social entrepreneurship, resilient food systems, sustainability or innovative agriculture, contact Rebecca at nelson@aquaponics.com. 2019 Agroforum, Chicago, IL, April, 2019 Aquaponics
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- [аквапониката - Български](https://aquaponics.com/aquaponics-bulgarian/) - Резюме Nelson and Pade, Inc.® осигуряват аквапонични системи, обучение и подкрепа за физически лица, предприемачи, правителства и училища, за всички, които искат продоволствена сигурност, качество на храните и положителна възвръщаемост на инвестициите им. За разлика от традиционното земеделие, чрез аквапоника се използва 1/6 от водата за устойчиво развитие и се произвежда 8 пъти повече храна
- [About](https://aquaponics.com/about/) - Learn about Nelson and Pade, Inc., global leaders in aquaponic food production. See who we are, what we do and our extensive history in the aquaponics industry
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- [Podcasts](https://aquaponics.com/podcasts/) - Visionary Aquaponics Podcast Thank you Mirabou Latour, Creator and Host of Visionary Aquaponics Podcasts, for inviting us to participate in your Aquaponics Podcasts. The first two, with Rebecca Nelson, are below. More to come! Part 1. Focusing on Science-Based Systems & Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) with Rebecca Nelson of Nelson and Pade, Inc.® http://traffic.libsyn.com/visionaryaquaponics/45._Rebecca_Nelson_Part_1.mp3 Part
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- [How Aquaponics Works](https://aquaponics.com/how-aquaponics-works/) - Aquaponics is an efficient method of growing food that uses a minimum of water and space, resulting in the production of fish and vegetables. Learn how aquaponics works and its benefits.
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- [Instructors](https://aquaponics.com/aquaponics-master-class-3-days/instructors/) - Learn aquaponics from the experts at Nelson and Pade. Instructors include Rebecca Nelson, John Pade, Dr. Chris Hartleb
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- [Aquaponics Overview](https://aquaponics.com/aquaponics-overview/) - This overview of aquaponics explains what aquaponics is, what you grow in aquaponics, benefits and sustainability of aquaponics and more.
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- [CF School Systems Inquiry](https://aquaponics.com/cf-school-systems-inquiry/) - We have aquaponic systems and aquaponics curriculums for schools. We can help you with school aquaponics
- [Aquaponics Master Class® Attendee Map](https://aquaponics.com/master-class-attendee-map/) - The Aquaponics Master Class at Nelson and Pade has had attendees from over 100 countries. See the map of students who have attended the Aquaponics Master Class
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- [Patented Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® with ZDEP®](https://aquaponics.com/aquaponic-systems/commercial-systems/patented-clear-flow-aquaponic-systems-with-zdep/) -  Over the past 20 years Nelson and Pade, Inc.® has been designing, manufacturing and selling aquaponic systems which are used for a variety of applications including commercial ventures, home food production, education models and social and mission projects. Our goal and focus has always been on making the systems as efficient and sustainable as
- [Fill the Demand](https://aquaponics.com/fill-the-demand/) - Consumers flock to farmer’s markets and roadside stands seeking local food. Grocery store chains, large and small, are seeking locally grown food to meet the demand. Institutions are mandating that buyers seek locally grown food. The demand is there. The problem: In most climates and areas, it is not possible to grow enough food locally
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- [Making Small Farms Profitable Using a Central and Satellite Farm Concept](https://aquaponics.com/making-small-farms-profitable-using-a-central-and-satellite-farm-concept/) - Small family farms, which were historically the backbone of agriculture, are becoming extinct due to pressure from corporate farming, regulation and the high cost of doing business. The disappearance of these family farms is changing the landscape and personality of rural areas. The displaced farmers are turning to employment in other area in order to
- [Village Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/village-aquaponics/) - A select article from the Aquaponics Journal® by John Pade My name is John Pade and I am hooked on aquaponics. While most of my days are spent working on disseminating information on hydroponics and working with clients on hydroponic projects, what I really want to do is work 100 percent on aquaponic projects. Over
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- [Aquaponics and Agri-tourism](https://aquaponics.com/aquaponics-and-agri-tourism/) - Paper written by Rebecca L. Nelson for International Conference and Exhibition on Soilless Culture, 2005, Singapore Abstract Agri-tourism is an expanding sector of the agriculture market, one that aquaponic and hydroponic farmers can use to increase product recognition and profits. Increasingly, tourists, school groups and the general public want to experience rural life, meet and
- [The Collision of Technology, Need and Know-How](https://aquaponics.com/the-collision-of-technology-need-and-know-how/) - A select article from the Aquaponics Journal by John Pade When I was born in 1949, the population of the world was approximately 1/3 of what it will be just a few years from now. Agriculture was a way of life for me since I was born on a Dairy farm in the heart of
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- [PH Pen - Large Display ATC](https://aquaponics.com/shop/ph-pen-large-display-atc/) - pH pen for water quality testing in aquaponics. Large LCD display with stable and accurate readings. Waterproof and floating case.
- [Iwaki WMD 40RLXT-115 Water Pump](https://aquaponics.com/shop/iwaki-wmd-40rlxt-115-water-pump/) - Iwaki WMD 40RLXT-115 Water Pump This is a water pump for aquaponics. Quality external pump. Iwaki America pumps offer high pressure rates in a durable, compact pump. American motor offers similar performance to the Japanese but at a lower cost. Easily tailor pump applications because of the numerous motor/pump configurations. WMD stands for Walchem Mag-Drive.
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- [44 Gal Flat-Bottom, Square Tank](https://aquaponics.com/shop/44-gal-flat-bottom-square-tank/) - This tank makes an ideal fish or filter tank for aquaponics or aquaculture. Dimensions: Length: 27" Width: 27" Height: 21" Weight: 30 LBS This tank ships via UPS. Shipping is calculated at checkout. All poly (polyethylene) tanks from Nelson and Pade, Inc. are one piece and molded of the finest polyethylene available. They are heavy-duty.
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- [Photobio Advanced Quantum PAR Light Meter](https://aquaponics.com/shop/par-meter-integrated-sensor-sun-system/) - The PAR meter by photophobia advanced quantum accurately measures the PAR output emitted by light sources to grow different plants. If the PAR emitted by the grow light is between 400 to 700 nm, then the grow light would measure it effectively. You get a remote sensor along with the fixture and AAA batteries which
- [Venerate CG – Quart – Controls Thrips, mites, aphids](https://aquaponics.com/shop/venerate-cg-quart/) - Marrone Bio Innovations Venerate CG Quart Control thrips, aphids and mites with Venerate CG! Your biological go-to insecticide, Venerate® CG is your in-season insecticide with multiple modes of action to beat down pests impacting the health and productivity of your plants. Excellent IPM for spider mites, russet mites, aphids and thrips. Apply 2-5 tablespoons per
- [Grow Light Hanger Set w/Ratchet, 2-pack](https://aquaponics.com/shop/sun-grip-light-hangers/) - Grow Light Hangers Specifications The compact and durable Hanging Ratchet Light Hangers - 2 Pack are a great way to hang lights, reflector, hoods, filters, and other equipment. The carabiner clips are made with a special composite material so it will not rust and will provide a secure hold. The Hanging Ratchet Light Hangers -
- [95 Gal Flat-Bottom, Round Tank](https://aquaponics.com/shop/95-gal-flat-bottom-round-tank/) - This tank makes an ideal fish tank for aquaponics or aquaculture. It can sit on the floor or on a stand. Dimensions: Diameter: 40" Height: 30" Weight: 55 LBS This tank ships motor freight. Shipping is not calculated online. Please place your order and you will be contacted afterward with a shipping quote. Or, contact
- [15 Gal Cone-Bottom, Round Tank](https://aquaponics.com/shop/15-gal-cone-bottom-round-tank/) - This tank makes an ideal fish or filter tank for aquaponics or aquaculture. Dimensions: Diameter: 16" Height: 24" Weight: 15 LBS This tank ships via UPS. Shipping is calculated at checkout. All poly (polyethylene) tanks from Nelson and Pade, Inc. are one piece and molded of the finest polyethylene available. They are heavy-duty. These tanks
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- [200 Gal Flat-Bottom, Round Tank](https://aquaponics.com/shop/200-gal-flat-bottom-round-tank/) - This tank makes an ideal fish tank for aquaponics or aquaculture. It can sit on the floor or on a stand. Dimensions: Diameter: 60" Height: 35" Weight: 70 LBS This tank ships motor freight. Shipping is not calculated online. Please place your order and you will be contacted afterward with a shipping quote. Or, contact
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- [Hydroton Expanded Clay Pebbles, 8-16mm](https://aquaponics.com/shop/hydroton-expanded-clay-50-liter-8-16mm/) - Hydroton Expanded Clay Pebbles is one of the most versatile growing mediums for gardening methods. Clay pebbles can be used in both hydroponic or aquaponic systems, resulting in an excellent product to fill a media bed. Hydroton is not only completely clean and odorless, it is the ideal round shape.
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- [64 Plant Rafts for Aquaponics, includes shipping](https://aquaponics.com/shop/np-plant-rafts-for-aquaponics-food-safe-bundle-64/) - Plant Rafts Made for Aquaponics 64 Plant Rafts, packaged on one pallet Includes shipping in the continental US Our Food Safe Plant Rafts for commercial aquaponics have been designed specifically for our needs in aquaponic food production. The polystyrene resin complies with FDA requirements for food contact applications. The Nelson and Pade Food Safe Plant Rafts
- [Starter 2, Fish Food for Aquaponics or Aquaculture](https://aquaponics.com/shop/starter-2-tilapia-diet-50-lb/) - Tilapia diet, tilapia food, omnivore fish food, aquaponics. Starter 2, Fish Food for Aquaponics or Aquaculture
- [Automatic Fill Valve](https://aquaponics.com/shop/automatic-fill-valve/) - The 1" Automatic Fill Valve is designed to maintain a constant level of water in your aquaponic system. Once the valve is attached to your water source it will automatically turn the water on and off as needed. This valve will take the place of daily hand watering and monitoring. This valve has 1" female
- [FPZ Regenerative Air Blower, 1.5HP, Blower or Kit](https://aquaponics.com/shop/fpz-regenerative-air-blower-1-5hp-blower-or-kit/) - 1.5 HP Regenerative Air Blower for Aquaponics High Quality Regenerative Air Blower for Aquaponics, made by FPZ Available as a stand-alone Blower or a kit with the Inlet filter and Safety Valve STANDARD FEATURES Aluminum alloy construction Smooth operation Recognized TEFC - cURus motor High efficiency impeller Maintenance Free Mountable in any plane. ACCESSORIES Inlet
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- [FPZ Regenerative Air Blower, 1/2 HP, Blower or Kit](https://aquaponics.com/shop/regenerative-air-blower-1-2-hp/) - 1/2 HP Regenerative Air Blower for Aquaponics High Quality Regenerative Air Blower for Aquaponics, made by FPZ Available as a stand-alone Blower or a kit with the Inlet filter and Safety Valve STANDARD FEATURES Low weight cast aluminum construction Quiet operation with integral inlet and outlet muffling Recognized TEFC - cURus motor High efficiency /
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- [DTPA Iron Chelate 5lb](https://aquaponics.com/shop/dtpa-iron-chelate-5lb/) - DTPA 11% Iron Chelate is an excellent source of iron in a form readily available to plants. DTPA is the best form of chelated iron because it is 100% effective from a pH of 6.0 - 7.5.
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- [Water Flow Sensor](https://aquaponics.com/shop/water-flow-sensor/) - This water flow sensor can be used with any of the Sensaphone or Web600 monitoring systems for aquaponic systems. Water flow sensor has 1.5" slip sockets.
- [pH Calibration Solutions](https://aquaponics.com/shop/ph-calibration-solutions/) - pH calibration solutions for ph pens and meters. Test your ph with accuracy
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- [Gate Valve Handle Lock](https://aquaponics.com/shop/gate-valve-handle-lock/) - Gate Valve Handle Lock This is a Gate Valve Handle lock. Putting it in place locks the gate valve in the open position, ensuring continuous water flow. Works with all sizes of our Gate Valves.
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- [BioThrive Grow, 1 gallon](https://aquaponics.com/shop/biothrive-grow-1-gal/) - BioThrive Grow, vegan plant food , contains plant extracts, seaweed, mined minerals and mined mineral derivatives. The plant food combination creates a beneficial growing environment that encourages stronger roots and more abundant fruiting and flowering plant food, aquaponics plant food, vegetable growth.
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- [Seed Germination Kit w/Light and Heat Mat](https://aquaponics.com/shop/seed-germination-kit/) - This kit is great for starting seeds in aquaponics, hydroponics or other farming. Includes try, dome, light and heat mat!
- [Fish Net, Large](https://aquaponics.com/shop/fish-net-large/) - This is a quality fish netting for netting fish in aquaponic fish tanks. Can be used for any fish specifics in aquaponics, aquaculture or other fish culture. This large net is ideal for netting mature fish.
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- [CaMg+ Organic Calcium Supplement, 1 gal.](https://aquaponics.com/shop/camg-organic-calcium-supplement-1-gal/) - CaMg+® is an organic calcium supplement. This is the ideal supplement to provide a natural source of Calcium and Magnesium, which are critical elements in a plant's growth cycle. CaMg+® is biologically catalyzed from oyster shell, dolomite lime and natural plant extracts. Through the use of organic compounds, CaMg+® increases calcium and magnesium transport into
- [4" Gate Valve](https://aquaponics.com/shop/4-gate-valve/) - 4" Gate Valve, slip x slip, PVC, w/stainless steel paddle
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- [Medo LA-100 Piston Air Pump](https://aquaponics.com/shop/medo-la-100-piston-air-pump/) - Medo LA-100 Piston Air Pump The Medo LA-100 is compact, quiet, and vibration free. The highly reliable linear piston design leads to enhanced performance and longer operating life. This unit is brand new.
- [Multi Purpose Sprayer](https://aquaponics.com/shop/multi-purpose-sprayer/) - This multi purpose sprayer is a heavy duty, refillable hand pump sprayer, featuring an adjustable brass spray nozzle. Use to apply most pest or disease control products, foliar sprays or cleaning agents. Works well for applying BT.
- [Temperature Sensor, 2.8k](https://aquaponics.com/shop/temperature-sensor-2-8k/) - sensaphone, aquaponic sensor, Web600, temperature sensor, temperature control
- [Sticky Traps for Whitefly and Aphid](https://aquaponics.com/shop/sticky-trap-for-whitefly-and-aphid/) - Sticky Trap for aphids and whitefly. Perfect for indoor growing and a natural pest control option for aquaponic food production.
- [Starter 3, Fish Food for Aquaponics or Aquaculture](https://aquaponics.com/shop/starter-3-fish-food-aquaponics-50-lb/) - Starter 3, fish food for aquaponics, for tilapia fry that are 5-15 grams. This is a quality floating pellet fish feed with the optimal balance of protein, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, amino acids, fat and fiber.
- [Sensaphone 800 - Aquaponics Monitoring Package w/Sensors](https://aquaponics.com/shop/sensaphone-800-aquaponics-monitoring-package/) - The Sensaphone 800 offers an easy, inexpensive way to monitor a variety of greenhouse and aquaponic system parameters. Monitor vital factors and program up to eight people.
- [Sensaphone 400 - Aquaponics Monitoring Package w/Sensors](https://aquaponics.com/shop/sensaphone-400-aquaponics-monitoring-package-w-sensors/) - The Sensaphone 400 offers an easy, inexpensive way to monitor a variety of greenhouse and aquaponic system parameters. It can be installed in any clean indoor environment to monitor a variety of applications.
- [Replacement Probe for DO Meter Kit](https://aquaponics.com/shop/replacement-probe-for-do-meter-kit/) - Replacement Probe for DO Meter Kit. Water quality testing in aquaponics. Dissolved Oxygen water quality testing. Replacement Probe.
- [Introduccion a Acuaponia - Video en Espanol - DVD](https://aquaponics.com/shop/introduccion-a-acuaponia-video-en-espanol-dvd/) - acuaponia video, acuaponia DVD, acuaponia en espanol, aquaponics information in Spanish
- [Home School Aquaponics Curriculum Package](https://aquaponics.com/shop/home-school-aquaponics-curriculum-package/) - The Home School Aquaponics Curriculum Package is designed for grades 7-10 and is an excellent tool for home schoolers who are currently using or intend to use aquaponics to teach many principles of science, agriculture, math and business.
- [GroVision® High Performance Shades® - Pro LED](https://aquaponics.com/shop/grovision-high-performance-shades-pro-led/) - GroVision High performance shades for LED. If you are growing indoors under LED light, you need protective eyeware. GroVision® Pro LED has color balancing lenses that improves contrast, corrects color and reduces glare.
- [Fritz-Zyme Turbo Start #700 Beneficial Microbes, 1 gal.](https://aquaponics.com/shop/fritz-zyme-turbo-start-700-beneficial-microbes-1-gal/) - Turbo Start, beneficial bacteria, bacteria for aquaponics, nitrifying bacteria, benefical microbes, nitrifying microbes
- [Food Activist Handbook](https://aquaponics.com/shop/food-activist-handbook/) - Small steps can create big changes in your community’s food quality and food security, helping to get more healthy food to more people and support a better food system. Ali Berlow shows you dozens of things that anyone can do,
- [Introduction to Aquaponics Video on DVD](https://aquaponics.com/shop/introduction-to-aquaponics-video-on-dvd/) - aquaponics, fish farming, hydroponics, Introduction to Aquaponics Video, PLUS greenhouses, environmental control, Nelson and Pade, Inc., ISBN: 978-0-9779696-4-7
- [Bio-Security Sign-Do Not Enter](https://aquaponics.com/shop/bio-security-sign/) - Bio-Security Sign: Do Not Enter This Do Not Enter Bio-Security sign is designed for posting at entryways and restricted bio-security zones. The Do Not Enter sign is ideal for posting in your greenhouse and farm insect exclusion entryway, or any facility requiring bio-security signage. Sign Specifications Durable Waterproof Highly visible Chloroplast material for use indoors
- [Starter 4, Fish Food for Aquaponics or Aquaculture](https://aquaponics.com/shop/starter-4-fish-food-aquaponics-50-lb/) - Tilapia diet, tilapia food, omnivore fish food, aquaponics. Starter 4, Fish Food for Aquaponics or Aquaculture
- [Starter 1, Fish Food for Aquaponics or Aquaculture](https://aquaponics.com/shop/starter-1-50-lbs/) - Tilapia diet, tilapia food, omnivore fish food, aquaponics
- [Sticky Traps for Leaf Miner and Thrips](https://aquaponics.com/shop/sticky-traps-for-leaf-miner-thrips/) - Sticky traps for protecting plants from Thrips and Leafminers. Natural pest control options for aquaponics and hydroponics.
- [Replacement Electrolyte for DO Pen](https://aquaponics.com/shop/replacement-electrolyte-for-do-pen/) - Replacement Electrolyte for DO Pen 850045
- [Liner Patch Material](https://aquaponics.com/shop/liner-patch-material/) - Liner Patch Material Use this liner material to patch a hole in our raft tank liners.
- [Matrix II Light Trap, Pack of 6 Replacement Glue Boards](https://aquaponics.com/shop/glue-boards-for-matrix-ii/) - Glue boards for use with the Matrix 2, Matrix II, Light Trap, Aquaponics insect control. Replacement glue boards available in a case of 24 boards.
- [Bio-Security Sign - Footbath and Hand Wash](https://aquaponics.com/shop/bio-security-sign-footbath-hand-wash/) - Bio-Security Sign: Footbath and Hand Wash The "FOOT BATH & HAND WASH" Bio-Security sign is designed for posting near footbaths and hand sanitizing stations. This sign will remind visitors and staff of the importance of hand and foot disinfection when entering critical areas. Sign Specifications Durable Waterproof Highly visible Chloroplast material for use indoors or
- [Aquaponics Q and A Book](https://aquaponics.com/shop/aquaponics-q-and-a-book/) - Aquaponics Q and A by Dr. James Rakocy Aquaponics Q and A offers a collection of questions and answers is an incredible resource for anyone interested in learning about aquaponics. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Rakocy presents the information in a user-friendly manner, all while sharing his vast knowledge of aquaponics, from both
- [Aquaponics Curriculum Student Manual](https://aquaponics.com/shop/aquaponics-curriculum-student-manual/) - Aquaponics Curriculum Student Manual This is the aquaponics curriculum student manual only. It must be purchased with aquaponics curriulums packages. Consumers will also need to purchase the Aquaponics Curriculum DVD PLUS Package or Aquaponics Home School Curriculum Package
- [Air Pressure Sensor Kit](https://aquaponics.com/shop/air-pressure-sensor/) - Air Pressure Sensor The air pressure sensor indicates that indicates air is on and flowing. It works with any of the Sensaphone or Web600 monitoring systems. Kit includes plumbing to cut and plumb it inline. Monitoring Systems Sensaphone 400 Sensaphone 800
- [Accessory Wire](https://aquaponics.com/shop/accessory-wire/) - Accessory wire for Sensaphone Alarm and Monitoring systems. Sensaphone 400 Sensaphone 800
- [Replacement Probe Heads for DO Meter Kit](https://aquaponics.com/shop/replacement-probe-heads-for-do-meter-kit/) - Replacement Probe Heads for DO Meter Kit. Measures dissolved oxygen to determine water quality in aquaponics, aquaculture, nvironmental testing, labs, aquariums and fish hatcheries.
- [Gate Valve Handle - Metal](https://aquaponics.com/shop/gate-valve-handle-metal/) - Gate Valve Handle - Metal The is a metal gate valve handle. It is a replacement part for our gate valves. It is metal. It is also available in plastic
- [True Union Ball Valve, 2"](https://aquaponics.com/shop/true-union-ball-valve-2/) - True Union Ball Valve, 2" Our true union ball valves are high quality and can be disassembled or repaired. The red handle on the top of the valve turns 1/4 turn, for on and off. When the handle is parallel to the valve body valve is on. When it is perpendicular to the valve body, it
- [Fish Net, Small](https://aquaponics.com/shop/fish-net-small/) - This is a quality fish netting for netting fish in aquaponic fish tanks. Can be used for any fish specifics in aquaponics, aquaculture or other fish culture.
- [True Union Ball Valve, 3/4"](https://aquaponics.com/shop/true-union-ball-valve-3-4/) - True Union Ball Valve, 3/4" Our true union ball valves are high quality and can be disassembled or repaired. The red handle on the top of the valve turns 1/4 turn, for on and off. When the handle is parallel to the valve body valve is on. When it is perpendicular to the valve body, it
- [Air Fitting Adaptor, Male 1/8" NPT x 1/4" Barb, Pack of 10](https://aquaponics.com/shop/air-fitting-adaptor-male-1-8-npt-x-1-4-barb-pack-10/) - Air Fitting Adaptor, Male 1/8" NPT x 1/4" Barb, Pack of 10 This air fitting adaptor is typically used to connect air tubing to a fitting.
- [800 Micron Filter Bag for Purge Filter](https://aquaponics.com/shop/800-micron-filter-bag-for-purge-filter/) - 800 Micron Filter Bag for Purge Filter This is the replacement filter bag for the canister filter in the Nelson and Pade, Inc. Fish Purge systems.
- [Weighted Air Tubing](https://aquaponics.com/shop/1-2-weighted-air-tubing/) - Weighted Air Tubing This weighted air tubing works great to connect air diffusers to an air manifold. The weighed tubing will sink to the bottom of a tank of water. Available in: 1/2" 1/4"
- [Digital Thermometer](https://aquaponics.com/shop/digital-thermometer-clock/) - Digital thermometer for aquaponics. Includes clock, backlight and probe. Ideal for aquaponcis or aquariums. Attaches to any surface.
- [Fish Food Starter Kits for Aquaponics or Aquaculture](https://aquaponics.com/shop/fish-food-starter-kit/) - Fish Food Starter Kit FREE SHIPPING* This is a fish food starter kit that includes the starter diets for fry through fingerlings stage. Since you need smaller quantities of fish food when you are starting the system, we offer this starter kit of the feeds that you feed the young fish (when they are from
- [Aquaponics Curriculum DVD PLUS Package](https://aquaponics.com/shop/aquaponics-curriculum-dvd-plus-package/) - Aquaponics Curriculum DVD Plus Package The Aquaponics Curriculum DVD Plus Package is designed for grades 7-10 and is an excellent tool for any teacher who is currently using or intends to use aquaponics in the classroom. This curriculum package is packed full of information and tools for teaching aquaponics in your classroom. Included: 2 Printed
- [Refractometer for Measuring Salinity](https://aquaponics.com/shop/refractometer-for-measuring-salinity/) - Use this refractometer for measuring salinity in water
- [Pipettes, Pack of 5](https://aquaponics.com/shop/pipettes-pack-of-5/) - Use these pipettes to collect a small sample of water.
- [Replacement Probe Heads for DO Pen](https://aquaponics.com/shop/replacement-probe-heads-for-do-pen/) - Replacement Probe Heads for DO Pen and Basic pH Meter
- [Air Fitting Elbow, Male 1/2" NPT x 1/4" Barb, Pack of 10](https://aquaponics.com/shop/air-fitting-elbow-male-1-2-npt-x-1-4-barb-pack-10/) - Air Fitting Elbow, Male 1/2" NPT x 1/4" Barb, Pack of 10 This air fitting adaptor is typically used to connect air tubing to a fitting.
- [Quest 506 Commercial Dehumidifier 500 Pint](https://aquaponics.com/shop/quest-506-commercial-dehumidifier-500-pint/) - Call to Place an Order
- [Aquaponic Food Production](https://aquaponics.com/shop/aquaponic-food-production/) - Aquaponic Food Production Aquaponic Food Production is a comprehensive text on aquaponcis written by well-known industry veteran, Rebecca L. Nelson, with contributions from International Aquaponics Consultant, John S. Pade. This book is a culmination of over 20 years of experience, research and hands-on growing. Whether your interest is hobby, home food production or a commercial
- [Acuaponia - Un Libro en Espanol](https://aquaponics.com/shop/acuaponia-un-libro-en-espanol/) - Incluye: La historia de Acuaponía La aplicación de Acuaponía El equipaje y los elementos necesarios del sistema Una variedad de diseños usando series de escenarios animados La selección de las plantas y los peces El cuidado de las plantas y los peces La operación diaria La calidad del agua y el ciclo del nitrógeno Las
- [White Plant Stake Labels, 100/bag](https://aquaponics.com/shop/white-plant-stake-labels-100-bag/) - garden labels, plant labels, seedling labels
- [True Union Ball Valve, 1"](https://aquaponics.com/shop/true-union-ball-valve-1/) - True Union Ball Valve, 1 Our true union ball valves are high quality and can be disassembled or repaired. The red handle on the top of the valve turns 1/4 turn, for on and off. When the handle is parallel to the valve body valve is on. When it is perpendicular to the valve body, it
- [True Union Ball Valve, 1/2"](https://aquaponics.com/shop/true-union-ball-valve-1-2/) - True Union Ball Valve, 1/2" Our true union ball valves are high quality and can be disassembled or repaired. The red handle on the top of the valve turns 1/4 turn, for on and off. When the handle is parallel to the valve body valve is on. When it is perpendicular to the valve body, it
- [Gate Valve Handle - Plastic](https://aquaponics.com/shop/gate-valve-handle-plastic/) - Gate Valve Handle - Plastic The is a plastic gate valve handle. It is a replacement part for our gate valves. It is plastic. Also available in metal
- [Air Fitting Adaptor, Male 1/2" NPT x 3/8" Barb, Pack of 10](https://aquaponics.com/shop/air-fitting-adaptor-male-1-2-npt-x-3-8-barb-pack-10/) - Air Fitting Adaptor, Male 1/2" NPT x 3/8" Barb, Pack of 10 This air fitting adaptor is typically used to connect air tubing to a fitting.
- [Air Fitting Adaptor, Male 1/2" NPT x 1/4" Barb, Pack of 10](https://aquaponics.com/shop/air-fitting-adaptor-male-1-2-npt-x-1-4-barb-pack-10/) - Air Fitting Adaptor, Male 1/2" NPT x 1/4" Barb, Pack of 10 This air fitting adaptor is typically used to connect air tubing to a fitting.
- [Air Fitting Elbow, Male 1/2" NPT x 3/8" Barb, Pack of 10](https://aquaponics.com/shop/air-fitting-elbow-male-1-2-npt-x-3-8-barb-pack-10/) - Air Fitting Elbow, Male 1/2" NPT x 3/8" Barb, Pack of 10 This air fitting adaptor is typically used to connect air tubing to a fitting.
- [Nelson and Pade Cap](https://aquaponics.com/shop/nelson-and-pade-cap/) - The Nelson and Pade Trucker's Cap has a dark blue front and bill and an off white mesh back. An adjustable strap in the back gives you the right fit. The Nelson and Pade logo is on the front. This is a great cap to wear for any occasion.
- [2" Net Pots](https://aquaponics.com/shop/2-net-pots/) - 2" Net Pots These are excellent quality net pots that are thicker and more heavy-duty than most on the market. Sold in a bag of 25. Features Wider rim for better support. Smaller mesh allows the grower to use virtually all types of grow media. Use Can be used for seeding, transpanting and growing.
- [Nelson and Pade Aquaponics T-shirt](https://aquaponics.com/shop/nelson-and-pade-aquaponics-t-shirt/) - Show the world that you are an aquaponics enthusiast with this aquaponics T-Shirt
- [Aquaponics Journal Collection](https://aquaponics.com/shop/aquaponics-journal-collection/) - History of the Aquaponics Journal Nelson and Pade, Inc.® began publishing the Aquaponics Journal ® in 1997 and continuously published it through the beginning of 2013. In total, there are 62 issues, all of which are included in this collection. The Aquaponics Journal® is the original publication covering aquaponics technology, information, research and events. It
- [Repair Adhesive for Tank Liners](https://aquaponics.com/shop/repair-adhesive-for-tank-liners/) - This is the repair adhesive for tank liners that we use in our Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® raft tanks and media beds. This repair adhesive is a proprietary formulation for the manufacture of our food-grade liners.
- [Electronic Desktop Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/shop/electronic-desktop-aquaponics/) - Electronic Version of the popular booklet, Desktop Aquaponics.
- [Installation Kit for Classic UV Products](https://aquaponics.com/shop/installation-kit-classic-uv-products/) - Installation Kit for Classic UV This is the installation kit for any of our Classic UV Sterilizers. We will ship the correct kit, based on the size of the UV that you order
- [True Union Ball Valve, 1.5"](https://aquaponics.com/shop/true-union-ball-valve-1-5/) - True Union Ball Valve, 1.5" Our true union ball valves are high quality and can be disassembled or repaired. The red handle on the top of the valve turns 1/4 turn, for on and off. When the handle is parallel to the valve body valve is on. When it is perpendicular to the valve body, it

## Course

- [Aquaponics Business Planning Kit](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-business-planning-kit/) - Aquaponics Business Planning Tools Aquaponics Business Planning Guide Creating A Business Plan Sample Business Plan Template Sample Lean Start Up Business Plan Template Startup Business Task Checklist Startup Aquaponics Greenhouse Tasks and Timeline Commercial Aquaponic System Profitability Example MicroFarm Aquaponic Systems Profitability Example Greenhouse and Aquaponic System Planning Greenhouse Planning Guide Commercial Aquaponic System Specifications
- [Aquaponics 101](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-101/) - Course Description This course goes beyond an introduction, covering all of the basics of aquaponics. Upon completing this course, you will have an understanding of what aquaponics is, where it came from and how it works. You will also gain an understanding of the benefits of aquaponics and the applications of aquaponics and knowledge of
- [The Science of Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/the-science-of-aquaponics/) - The Science of Aquaponics course delves into the science of the system as a whole, as well as the individual parts: the fish, the plants and the beneficial bacteria. Whether you are a commercial grower, educator or hobbyist, you will find this course to be fascinating as well as very helpful in understanding how and
- [Greenhouses and Indoor Farming Online Course](https://aquaponics.com/courses/greenhouses-and-indoor-farming-online-course/) - Course Description If you've ever considered farming in a greenhouse, warehouse or other indoor structure, this course is for you! In the Greenhouses and Indoor Farming Online course, you will learn about the benefits, logistics and realities of indoor farming. Should you chose a greenhouse or warehouse? How do you control the environment? If is
- [Introduction to Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/) - Course Description This course is an introduction to Aquaponics. Upon completing this course, you will have an understanding of what aquaponics is, where it came from and how it works. You will also gain an understanding of the benefits of aquaponics and the applications of aquaponics. The course includes a Welcome and introduction and 3
- [Aquaponics Master Class® - Online](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/) - Aquaponics Master Class® Online, includes these Courses and Lessons: Aquaponics 101 Welcome Intro to Aquaponics Aquaponic Greenhouse Tour Benefits of Aquaponics Applications of Aquaponics History of Aquaponics Aquaponic System Designs and Methods Crop Choices Daily Operations System Start up A Day in the Life of an Aquaponics Farmer System Start Up Harvesting, Selling, Transplanting, Seeding
- [Commercial Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/commercial-aquaponics/) - Commercial Aquaponics: Business Considerations, Planning and Economics Course Description This course is intended for individuals and businesses considering starting and operating a commercial aquaponic business. The content is detailed, through and based on real-life experience and success. It is applicable no matter where in the world you are located. There are many considerations in planning,
- [Daily Operations](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/) - Daily Operations – Course Description The Daily Operations Course provides detailed information on all of the daily and periodic tasks that are performed in the operation of an aquaponic system. The course begins with an over view of all tasks and then continues on with a wealth of information covering the details of all operations.

## Lessons

- [ABPK – Aquaponics Business Planning Tools](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-business-planning-kit/lessons/abpk-aquaponics-business-planning-tools/) - Aquaponics Business Planning Tools Aquaponics Business Planning Guide Creating A Business Plan Sample Business Plan Template Sample Lean Start Up Business Plan Template Startup Business Task Checklist Startup Aquaponics Greenhouse Tasks and Timeline Commercial Aquaponic System Profitability Example MicroFarm Aquaponic Systems Profitability Example
- [ABPK – Greenhouse and Aquaponic System Planning](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-business-planning-kit/lessons/abpk-greenhouse-and-aquaponic-system-planning/) - Greenhouse and Aquaponic System Planning Greenhouse Planning Guide Commercial Aquaponic System Specifications MicroFarm Aquaponic System Specifications
- [ABPK – Marketing Aquaponic Crops](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-business-planning-kit/lessons/abpk-marketing-aquaponic-crops/) - Marketing Aquaponic Crops Marketing Analysis and SWOT Marketing Tips for Aquaponic Farms Why Aquaponics? Talking Points
- [ABPK – Food Safety, FSMA and HACCP](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-business-planning-kit/lessons/abpk-food-safety-fsma-and-haccp/) - Food Safety, FSMA and HACCP documents HACCP Handbook for Processing Fish for Small Scale Fish Farmers Fish Processing Room Guide Food Safety and the Food Safety Modernization Act A Guide to Aquaponics and Food Safety FSMA Produce Safety Rule Key Requirements FSMA Produce Safety Rule Qualified Exemptions Sanitation and Safety Guidelines for Aquaponics and Hydroponics
- [ABPK – Management and Employees](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-business-planning-kit/lessons/abpk-management-and-employees/) - Management and Employees Aquaponic Greenhouse Manager Guide Greenhouse Manager Job Description Greenhouse Assistant Job Description On-boarding Strategy to Encourage Employee Retention Employee Training Checklist
- [APBK – Agri-tourism](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-business-planning-kit/lessons/apbk-agri-tourism/) - Agri-tourism Greenhouse Tour Guide, SOPS and Tour Script
- [Certifications for Aquaponic Farms](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/certifications-for-aquaponic-farms/) - 
- [Next Steps](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/next-steps/) - 
- [Plant Health Issues: ID and Control](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/plant-health-issues-id-and-control/) - 
- [Intro to Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/lessons/intro-to-aquaponics/)
- [Project Funding](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/project-funding/) - 
- [Water Quality Testing and Analysis](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/water-quality-testing-and-alanysis/)
- [Rules and Regulations](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/rules-and-regulations/)
- [Marketing Aquaponic Crops](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/marketing-aquaponic-crops/)
- [Community Benefits and Agri-Tourism](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/community-benefits-and-agri-tourism/) - 
- [Planning and Logistics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/planning-and-logistics/)
- [Show Me the Number$](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/show-me-the-number/) - 
- [Operational Costs](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/operational-costs/)
- [Revenue and Profitability](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/revenue-and-profitability/) - 
- [Start Up Costs](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/start-up-costs/)
- [Success in the Aquaponics Industry](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/success-in-the-aquaponics-industry/)
- [Greenhouse Construction Materials and Tips](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/greenhouse-construction-materials-and-tips/)
- [Greenhouse Planning and Construction](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/greenhouse-planning-and-construction/)
- [Controlled Environment Ag Overview](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/controlled-environment-ag-overview/) - 
- [Energy Efficiency and Alternative Energy](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/energy-efficiency-and-alternative-energy/)
- [Greenhouse Construction Sequence](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/greenhouse-construction-sequence/)
- [Monitoring, Alarms and Redundancy](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/monitoring-alarms-and-redundancy/)
- [Benefits, Myths and Realities of Indoor Farming](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/benefits-myths-and-realities-of-indoor-farming/)
- [Inside Look at Nelson and Pade's Aquaponic Greenhouse](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/inside-look-at-nelson-and-pades-aquaponic-greenhouse/)
- [Plant Lighting](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/plant-lighting/) - 
- [Intro to Plant Biology](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/intro-to-plant-biology/) - 
- [Fish Biology - Part 2](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/fish-biology-part-2/)
- [Fish Biology - Part 1](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/fish-biology-part-1/) - 
- [Fish Health Issues: ID and Control](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/fish-health-issues-id-and-control/)
- [Water Quality Dynamics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/water-qulaity-dynamics/) - 
- [Pest Scouting, Identification and Biological Pest Control](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/pest-scouting-identification-and-biological-pest-control/)
- [Bio-Security](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/bio-security/)
- [Clarifier Maintenance Demonstration](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/clarifier-maintenance-demonstration/)
- [Fish Filleting Demonstration](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/fish-filleting-demonstration/)
- [Fish Feed Calculations](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/fish-feed-calculations/)
- [Fish Needs, Feeds, Feeding and Feed Caluculation Process](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/fish-needs-feeds-feeding-and-feed-caluculation-process/)
- [Lettuce Packaging](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/lettuce-packaging/)
- [Harvesting, Selling, Transplanting and Seeding](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/harvesting-selling-transplanting-and-seeding/)
- [System Start Up](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/system-start-up/)
- [A Day in the Life of an Aquaponic Farmer](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-aquaponic-farmer/)
- [Daily Operations Overview](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/daily-operations-overview/)
- [Crop Choices](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-101/lessons/crop-choices/)
- [Aquaponic Greenhouse Tour](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-101/lessons/aquaponic-greenhouse-tour/) - 
- [System Designs and Methods](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-101/lessons/system-designs-and-methods/) - 
- [History of Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-101/lessons/history-of-aquaponics/) - 
- [Applications of Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/lessons/applications-of-aquaponics/)
- [Benefits of Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/lessons/benefits-of-aquaponics/) - 
- [Welcome](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/lessons/welcome/) - 

## Quiz

- [CEA Overview – Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/quizzes/cea-overview/) - CEA Overview – Quiz
- [Project Funding - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/project-funding/quizzes/project-funding/)
- [Certifications for Aquaponic Farms - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/certifications-for-aquaponic-farms/quizzes/certifications-for-aquaponic-farms/)
- [Construction Tips - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/greenhouse-construction-materials-and-tips/quizzes/construction-tips-quiz/)
- [CEA Overview - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/controlled-environment-ag-overview/quizzes/cea-overview-2/)
- [Success in the Aquaponics Industry - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/success-in-the-aquaponics-industry/quizzes/success-in-the-aquaponics-industry/)
- [Planning and Logistics - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/planning-and-logistics/quizzes/planning-and-logistics/)
- [Start Up Costs - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/start-up-costs/quizzes/start-up-costs/)
- [Operational Costs - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/operational-costs/quizzes/operational-costs/)
- [Show Me the Numbers - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/show-me-the-number/quizzes/show-me-the-numbers/)
- [Marketing Aquaponic Crops - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/marketing-aquaponic-crops/quizzes/marketing-aquaponic-crops/)
- [Rules and Regulations - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/rules-and-regulations/quizzes/rules-and-regulations/)
- [Revenue and Profitability - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/revenue-and-profitability/quizzes/revenue-and-profitability/)
- [Community Benefits and Agritourism - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/community-benefits-and-agri-tourism/quizzes/community-benefits-and-agritourism/)
- [GH Energy -  Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/energy-efficiency-and-alternative-energy/quizzes/gh-energy-quiz/)
- [Bio-Security - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/bio-security/quizzes/bio-security-quiz/)
- [Greenhouse Planning and Construction - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/greenhouse-planning-and-construction/quizzes/greenhouse-planning-and-construction-quiz/)
- [Monitoring and Redundancy - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/monitoring-alarms-and-redundancy/quizzes/monitoring-and-redundancy-quiz/)
- [Benefits Myths - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/benefits-myths-and-realities-of-indoor-farming/quizzes/benefits-myths-quiz/)
- [Inside Look - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/inside-look-at-nelson-and-pades-aquaponic-greenhouse/quizzes/inside-look-quiz/)
- [Plant Health Issues - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/plant-health-issues-id-and-control/quizzes/plant-health-issues-quiz/)
- [Fish Health Issues - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/fish-health-issues-id-and-control/quizzes/fish-health-issues-quiz/)
- [Plant Lighting - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/plant-lighting/quizzes/plant-lighting-quiz/)
- [Plant Biology - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/intro-to-plant-biology/quizzes/plant-biology-quiz/)
- [Fish Bio Part 2 - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/fish-biology-part-2/quizzes/fish-bio-part-2-quiz/)
- [Fish Bio Part 1 - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/fish-biology-part-1/quizzes/fish-bio-part-1-quiz/)
- [Water Quality Dynamics - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/water-qulaity-dynamics/quizzes/water-quality-dynamics-quiz/)
- [Water Quality Testing - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/water-quality-testing-and-alanysis/quizzes/water-quality-testing-quiz/)
- [Pest Monitoring, ID and Control - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/pest-scouting-identification-and-biological-pest-control/quizzes/pest-monitoring-id-and-control-quiz/)
- [Feeds and Feeding - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/fish-needs-feeds-feeding-and-feed-caluculation-process/quizzes/feeds-and-feeding-quiz/)
- [Harvesting, Selling, Transplanting and Seeding - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/harvesting-selling-transplanting-and-seeding/quizzes/harvesting-selling-transplanting-and-seeding-quiz/)
- [System Start Up - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/system-start-up/quizzes/system-start-up-quiz/)
- [Daily Operations Overview - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/daily-operations/lessons/daily-operations-overview/quizzes/daily-operations-overview/)
- [Crop Choices - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-master-class-online/lessons/crop-choices/quizzes/crop-choices/)
- [Designs and Methods - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-101/lessons/system-designs-and-methods/quizzes/designs-and-methods/)
- [Applications of Aquaponics - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/lessons/applications-of-aquaponics/quizzes/applications-of-aquaponics-quiz/)
- [History of Aquaponics - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/aquaponics-101/lessons/history-of-aquaponics/quizzes/history-of-aquaponics-quiz/)
- [Introduction to Aquaponics - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/lessons/intro-to-aquaponics/quizzes/introduction-to-aquaponics-quiz/)
- [Benefits of Aquaponics - Quiz](https://aquaponics.com/courses/introduction-to-aquaponics/lessons/benefits-of-aquaponics/quizzes/benefits-of-aquaponics-quiz/)

## Certificates

- [Aquaponics Certificate](https://aquaponics.com/certificates/aquaponics-certificate/) - for successfully completing online course with percentage
- [Introduction to Aquaponics Certificate](https://aquaponics.com/certificates/introduction-to-aquaponics-certificate/) - for successfully completing online course with percentage

## Testimonials

- [West KY Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/west-ky-aquaponics/) - We chose the Nelson and Pade commercial aquaponic system because of their 30-year history of research and proven success. Nelson and Pade didn’t just sell us a system, they have been there for us every step of the way, from the Master Class all the way through our Extended Stay Learning. The entire staff has
- [Pam Staab, Commercial System, Kansas](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/pam-staab-commercial-system-kansas/) - We find Nelson & Pade to be knowledgeable, supportive, and responsive to our needs as new growers. Every N&P staff member we interact with is consistently knowledgeable and helpful. I don'1t think we've ever waited more than 24 hours for a response, and most of the time we hear back within a few hours. Thank
- [Richard Tyler](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/richard-tyler/) - I want to take a few minutes to tell you thank you. Jackie, Logan, and my life has changed so much in the past few months. Jackie has been eating our produce and her health, sleep, and energy has been amazing. Logan has been so excited about the new coop being developed through the help of USDA
- [Shepherds College, Union Grove, WI](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/shepherds-college-union-grove-wi/) - Just letting you know that we received the pallet of equipment into our greenhouse in good order and in good shape. As I was getting supplies for unwrapping and inventory, my students were besides themselves with a mixture of excitement, anticipation and curiosity. They helped with the unwrapping and inventory, being very careful with all
- [Pat Brown / Red Lake-Redby, MN](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/pat-brown-red-lake-redby-mn/) - "I am amazed how easy this thing is going together. Great job on the instructions." -Pat Brown / Red Lake, Redby, MN Family Plus Clear Flow Aquaponic System®
- [Paul Trudeau-Home Garden](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/paul-trudeau-home-garden/) - "System arrived today-yay! Really looking forward to putting this together. Everything looks so organized and professional." Paul Trudeau-Home Garden Sacramento, CA
- [Tony Stirling – Illinois : MicroFarm](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/tony-stirling-illinois-microfarm/) - I recently purchased a Nelson and Pade, Inc. MicroFarm system and have been very happy with the entire process from the planning stages all the way through the build and now into the actual operation. The staff there has been very open to answering any and all of my questions in a timely manner. (and
- [Tammy at W KY Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/tammy-at-w-ky-aquaponics/) - We chose Nelson and Pade because of their 30-year history of research and proven success. Nelson and Pade didn’t just sell us a system, they have been there for us every step of the way, from the Master Class all the way through our Extended Stay Learning. The entire staff has provided and continues to
- [Mr. Burke Smejkal, Baker School District Teacher, Baker, Oregon](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/mr-burke-smejkal-baker-school-district-teacher-baker-oregon/) - "Here at Baker Technical Institute (BTI), we are using a Nelson and Pade F5 system as a foundation for learning about the exciting and engaging science of aquaponics. High school students are able to learn a variety of concepts related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with contexts in plant and fish science, food
- [Kerry Hanlon, Farm Market system, Hadley, NY](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/kerry-hanlon-farm-market-system-hadley-ny/) - Just wanted you to know that my system arrived safe and sound last Thursday. I haven't unwrapped everything to do a full inventory but everything seemed quite intact upon arrival. I'm nearly finished reading the manual and have started to layout the raft tank. I will be in touch and THANK YOU, the quality of
- [Lake Air Montessori Magnet PDS – Waco, TX](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/lake-air-montessori-magnet-pds-waco-tx/) - "Things are going great. Plants and fish are doing great! The students love the system. " Lake Air Montessori Magnet PDS - Waco, TX F5 Clear Flow Aquaponics System®
- [Noah Langenfeld](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/8310-2/) - Noah Langenfeld, Westfield, WI and a student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, bought an F5 from Nelson and Pade, Inc. ® In this video, he shares his passion for aquaponics and his experience with the system and Nelson and Pade, Inc.®
- [Mike Keller, Growing Free Farm](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/mike-keller-growing-free-farm/) - We have been a Nelson & Pade grower for a few years now. I can reflect back on my experience in its totality and say with great conviction that the system, the support, the expertise, level of commitment before and after the sale have all exceeded expectation…… John and Rebecca are super approachable, skilled, committed
- [Joe Boff](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/22018-2/) - As usual, your help has been amazing and your support has been incredibly valuable. This is my first year with the system in my school. It has been a great teaching tool.
- [Lisa J](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/lisa-j/) - Our F5 (aquaponic system) arrived and we are very happy. I wanted to express my sincere thanks for how organized and supportive your company is. I thoroughly appreciate the educational books that were included with our order. We are also very impressed with the detailed (colored!!!!) manuals that were included with the F5. Let the
- [Jeff Dean, Tennessee](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jeff-dean-tennessee/) - Thank you so much for those kind words. Knowing that working with you and Rebecca is much more than just a business deal gives comfort. It helps so much to have the trust in you and Rebecca to help us to avoid as many mistakes as possible. I can only thank you and we both
- [Jeff Dible, Pennsylvania, purchased Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jeff-dible-pennsylvania-purchased-nelson-and-pade-inc-s/) - I really have to thank you for all that you are doing for this discipline. It is very exciting and rewarding to be on the cutting edge of local, sustainable agriculture.
- [Jeff Hafner, Iowa, purchased Farm Market 2 and Home Food Pr](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jeff-hafner-iowa-purchased-farm-market-2-and-home-food-pr/) - I am greatly enjoying the assembly and watching the system grow. My Dad says the greenhouse feels like heaven when he walks in. I went with Nelson and Pade because I knew my learning curve was steep and wanted to buy a system and have the support of knowledgeable people, without spending days and hours
- [Gavin Vitt, Colorado Springs, CO, purchased our Commercial 6-500 system.](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/gavin-vitt-colorado-springs-co-purchased-our-commercial-6-500-system/) - I believe the systems have really come together nicely, and hope you agree. I had to personally build the system to truly appreciate all the hard work you have put in to your system and the design effort behind it. I am grateful for your assistance in this process and am thankful that I chose your company to work with.
- [It is a privilege to work with you both and your whole staff.](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/south-mountain-micro-farm/) - We want to express our sincere gratitude in your research and development of a top notch aquaponics company, Nelson & Pade Aquaponics. As you know, our son Levi has been following you both for approximately 8 years now and getting more and more intrigued with each stage. You all have been part of our family
- [I would recommend this system to anyone !](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/i-would-recommend-this-system-to-anyone/) - I have to say I am really impressed on the directions and the great job of labeling each part. The wood work detail and custom lettering along with each composite being done gives it a professional custom look. Wow............... what a professional system. Great directions !!!!!!!!! Nice job Nelson Pade !!!!!! As a plumbing contractor
- [I am absolutely blown away!](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/1704-2/) - I want to say, this is the most comprehensive and well thought out/ explained system. I am absolutely blown away! This truly is the ticket for people looking to get into aquaponics!
- [Gary Poulton, Wholesome Meadows Farm, LLC, Hutchinson, Kansas](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/gary-poulton-wholesome-meadows-farm-llc-hutchinson-kansas/) - Hey Andrew, I trust you , Tim & Bob made it home safe & sound last week. I just wanted to say thanks again for the great job you guys did for us here last week. I enjoyed the time learning & seeing the system as pieces were put into place. And although the process
- [Ed and Lora Ginter, Blue Grass Aquaponics, Versailles, Kentucky](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ed-and-lora-ginter-blue-grass-aquaponics-versailles-kentucky/) - “There is so much we didn’t know about the everyday operations involved in running a legitimate commercial aquaponic system. When we bought our system from Nelson & Pade, we got not only the system, but also the support. It’s good to know we have almost 30 years of experience in controlled environment agriculture just a
- [Ed and Lora Ginter, KY](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ed-and-lora-ginter-ky/) - There is so much we didn’t know about the everyday operations involved in running a legitimate commercial aquaponic system. When we bought our system from Nelson & Pade, we got not only the system, but also the support. It’s good to know we have almost 30 years of experience in controlled environment agriculture just a
- [Ed and Lora Ginter, Kentucky](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ed-and-lora-ginter-kentucky/) - I could have gotten on the internet and found most everything I would need to build an aquaponics system--and could get a lot of good information--and probably a lot of bad information--and I wouldn’t have known which was which. Nelson & Pade have literally decades of experience and research working to perfect aquaponics. Why re-invent
- [Flager College](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/flager-college/) - Flager College Enactus Room to Grow Aquaponics Project, St. Augustine, FL uses a Nelson and Pade, Clear Flow Aquaponic System® to raise tilapia and moringa trees in this dynamic program.
- [Front Porch Pets](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/front-porch-pets/) - Front Porch Pets makes healthy dogs treats and uses Nelson and Pade, Inc.® Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® to raise ingredients.
- [Dr. Saleem Mustafa, University of Malaysia, Sabah](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dr-saleem-mustafa-university-of-malaysia-sabah/) - The on-going trials using the aquaponics module manufactured by Nelson and Pade, Inc. will demonstrate the importance of innovative designs in improving production of organic food from aquaponics systems.
- [Dean Longhofer, Flagler College Enactus](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dean-longhofer-right-flagler-college-enactus/) - “We acquired the system early this year and already we are seeing tremendous results. We chose a Nelson and Pade system because it was highly recommended for its efficiency and its quality. This system has taught Flagler College and Flagler College Enactus the science of aquaponics through its hands-on experience. Because Nelson and Pade takes
- [David Hamlin, Florida](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/david-hamlin-florida-purchased-nelson-and-pade-inc-s-ho-2/) - With Nelson & Pade, you get excellent access to leaders of the industry, timely comprehensive answers to your questions, a superb staff and a system without equal. If you want to get involved with aquaponics, contacting Nelson and Pade should be at the very top of your list.
- [David Ellis](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/david-ellis/) - David Ellis, Greens and Gills, Chicago, IL, as quoted in SeedStock - In organizing the logistics of their aquaponic system, Ellis and his partners thought it was important not to "reinvent the wheel." Instead, they opted for an "out of the box" aquaponic system through Nelson and Pade, Inc. They felt this was the safest
- [Dr. Saleem Mustafa, University of Malaysia, Sabah, purchase](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dr-saleem-mustafa-university-of-malaysia-sabah-purchase/) - The on-going trials using the aquaponics module manufactured by Nelson and Pade, Inc. will demonstrate the importance of innovative designs in improving production of organic food from aquaponics systems.
- [Colin Cotton-The Mississauga Food Bank](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/colin-cotton-the-mississauga-food-bank/) - "I gained a lot of valuable experience during my stay and I credit that to your fantastic team of staff who provided an excellent, friendly, and interactive environment to learn in. Operating the greenhouse first-hand has been a huge benefit because it simplified all the processes and made them far less intimidating to tackle on
- [Dan Barbour, The Leafy Fish](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dan-barbour-the-leafy-fish/) - 9/12/16 - "I had a great time this week in Nelson and Pade's facility. I am confident now that I know how to run my system efficiently and profitably. Many thanks to the amazing staff! Now to get home and back to work." 11/2/16 - "The main system is full of water and working perfectly
- [Cameron Croft](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/26141-2/) - Thank you! The instructions and part organization were fantastic! Purchased a Home Garden Aquaponic System
- [BJ and Cat Davis, The Fish’s Garden, Camp Verde, AZ](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/bj-and-cat-davis-the-fishs-garden-camp-verde-az/) - "At The Fish’s Garden in Central Arizona, we grow fish and produce for sale to our local restaurants. We couldn’t have done this successfully without the knowledge, assistance, and encouragement we received from the Nelson & Pade team and their science based aquaponics system. We originally worked with N & P only as consultants to
- [Alice Hill, Home Garden, Kansas](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/alice-hill-home-garden-kansas/) - I wanted to let you know we've made good progress on our demonstration greenhouse and Home Garden system. The last few days we've been dry fitting the tanks & rafts together. It is actually fun - following the alphabet clues and your very clear instructions. It is wonderful to see this long held dream come
- [Amber Deboard Newcomb](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/amber-deboard-newcomb-2/) - While deciding on an aquaponics system, I did my research on them. I looked at manufacturers, different websites, how aquaponics was started, etc. I looked at both large and small systems as well. When dealing with Nelson and Pade, I had a lot of questions not only with their set-up but also with aquaponics in
- [Andy Russo](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/andy-russo/) - I really appreciate your quick response and all of your expertise. Thanks for all your help, Nelson and Pade is one of the best companies I have ever dealt with, growing related or otherwise!
- [Brian Richardson](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/brian-richardson/) - Our F5 system has been an absolute joy to get set up and running. I've been really impressed with how well the system has run and how easy it is to maintain. 2/5/2018 - Update: Everything is going great with the F5 system! I've been seriously considering making the jump to commercial production. I need
- [Randy Charles](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/randy-charles/) - I am liking the course. The handouts that are included are great so I will have a resource to look back at after the course so I can work to implement this into the classes I teach. The videos are great. It is thorough and most of the other questions I will have appear like
- [Melinda Goplin](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/melinda-goplin/) - I just finished the Aquaponics 101 recently and it was super easy to navigate, had good information & videos to get what I needed out of it for the classroom. Thanks to Nelson and Pade for offering this opportunity! Melinda G, Agri-Science Educator
- [Gail Wallace](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/it-is-awesome-and-well-worth-my-money/) - Your products are inspirational, educational and the quality is outstanding. The idea of being able to take the class from home is truly great because I don’t have to spend a lot of money and time in hotels to see what you are doing. It was awesome and well worth my time and money. Thank
- [Craig Brown](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/craig-brown/) - I'm really enjoying the online class so far, thanks for putting it together!
- [Celia Melson](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/really-enjoyed-your-class/) - I really enjoyed your online Aquaponics Daily Operations class, and I can’t wait to apply my new knowledge to our aquaponics garden.
- [We are very impressed](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/1714-2/) - Thank you very much for your hospitality during the training. Every mile traveling from Puerto Rico to attend it was worth it. We are very impressed by the business you have been able to create with this new technology. The information presented in the training has definitely helped us to better understand the technology and
- [Dan Barbour](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dan-barbour-2/) - I had a great time this week in Nelson and Pade's facility for (Extended Stay Learning Program). I am confident now that I know how to run my system efficiently and profitably. Many thanks to the amazing staff! Now to get home and back to work
- [Tracy Walker – Michigan](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/tracy-walker-michigan/) - "As a social entrepreneur who is trying to make the world a better place - I'm a Global Girl Scout Facilitator as well. AQUAPONICS is a game changer for the school lunch program. Kids as producers, consumers, and ENTREPRENEURS. Everbody needs to eat more greens." Tracy Walker Michigan August 2017 3-day Aquaponics Master®
- [Tim & Beth Barr](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/tim-beth-barr/) - "Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Nelson + Pade for an incredible three days. You were all wonderful! Great information, great company! Be talking to you soon!" Tim & Beth Barr-Indiana June 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [It was a wonderful experience and a great fun](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/rodolfo/) - It was a wonderful experience and great fun spending time with well knowledge people like the team of Nelson and Pade. For sure I will keep in touch with you guy. For sure we are going to do something to make a aquaponics project here in Puerto Rico. I fell in love with the people of
- [Valerie Lucio, Toledo, Ohio](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/valerie-lucio-toledo-ohio/) - First thanks for your great information and hospitality. What an amazing experience! I know I mentioned this yesterday but truly, I am transformed. My life will not again be the same. Thank you again.
- [Navid, Huntsville, AL](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/navid-huntsville-al/) - I want to say thank you for a fantastic and informative week/end. This has definitely turned my excitement level of starting an aquaponics farm up a few notches. The training was a great balance of sitting and listening to hands on learning and self observation. I appreciate your candor and frankness about the complexity and
- [Stephen, Muskogee, Oklahoma](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/stephen-muskogee-oklahoma/) - Well what can I say but thank you to the entire team. John and Rebecca.....thank you for creating a learning environment that was fun and relaxed. I have been to many conferences during my career as an educator, and this conference was one if not the best I have ever attended.
- [Chuck Bagwell, Michigan](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/chuck-bagwell-michigan/) - I would like to add my kudos to Rebecca and John for a well run and very informative training session, one that will truly be remembered as we all join forces to launch an Aquaponics industry in these United States
- [John Lorusso](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/john-lorusso/) - I just wanted to thank you again on running a very informative course. There was, for me, just the right mix of "hands on" and classroom. Thank you for you efforts. You folks obviously have a passion for this process and it shows. I thought the mixture of social and commercial requirements was just right.
- [Dave, Saukville, WI](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dave-saukville-wi/) - Wanted to once again thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend, sorry to have had to leave. Find myself very energized for the coming week so I can continue on.
- [Tom Harder, McGraw Wildlife Foundation, Dundee, IL, Oct, 2012](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/tom-harder-mcgraw-wildlife-foundation-dundee-il-oct-2012/) - It was a very beneficial workshop and you and all your staff were very organized and professional. Thanks again. You folks are doing great work.
- [Ed Ginter](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ed-ginter/) - Nelson & Pade have done all the trial and error in designing a complete, functioning aquaponics system. When I build my own system, I will have to spend an inordinate amount of time--and money that I probably don’t have--to learn even a little of what John and Rebecca have already discovered over decades of experiment,
- [Geoff Neyman, Colorado](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/geoff-neyman-colorado/) - That was a great workshop. I left trying to keep my head upright so no information would spill out. That last day was pretty valuable just to tie everything together. Overall I think you had a great format for the presentation and for getting the information out.
- [Mike Andrus, Co-Founder/Principal, WeFeedUs, LLC](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/sincerely-mike-andrus-co-founderprincipal-wefeedus-llc/) - I recently attended the Nelson & Pade 3 day Aquaponics workshop. It was in fact, one of the best workshops/seminars I have attended in my 27 years of business. Rebecca, John and their team are Aquaponic subject matter experts and genuinely want you to learn and share their vision for sustainable food production. They are
- [Dave Wunrow, Rph, Marshfield, WI, August, 2013](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dave-wunrow-rph-marshfield-wi-august-2013/) - I want to tell you that the Aquaponics Master Class is top notch! As a pharmacist, I have attended many medical and pharmaceutical conferences for continuing education. Your course was on par with the best, at a level that all could understand and even offered the possibility of college credit! The Nelson and Pade Inc.
- [Batho Matubudi, Batswana](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/batho-matubudi-batswana/) - And, here is one from someone who chose not to initially buy Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems®... "I thought I should catch up with you. One of the fundamental learnings I have had since leaving your Master Class of April 2013 is that trying to set-up Aquaponics from scratch without utilising a proven system is nothing
- [BJ and Cat Davis, Campe Verde, AZ](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/bj-and-cat-davis-campe-verde-az/) - We Just finished taking the August, 2013 Masters Class then went on to do an Extended Stay and Learn as the primer for getting our Commercial 500 System stocked and producing! What a great team of people to work with and learn from! John, Rebecca, Heather, and Bryan our thanks to each of you especially
- [BJ and Cat Davis, Camp Verde, AZ, August, 2013](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/bj-and-cat-davis-camp-verde-az-august-2013/) - We Just finished taking the August, 2013 Masters Class then went on to do an Extended Stay and Learn as the primer for getting our Commercial 500 System stocked and producing! What a great team of people to work with and learn from! John, Rebecca, Heather, and Bryan our thanks to each of you especially
- [Benjamin, Germantown, MD](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/benjamin-germantown-md/) - I am writing to say a big thank you for the superb way you guys hosted the aquaponics workshop. You guys fed us well, taught us well, and made the workshop very memorable.
- [Dan Brenneman, Vero Beach, FL](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dan-brenneman-vero-beach-fl/) - The class was absolutely the best I have ever attended. The N&P team is not only knowledgeable on the subject matter but are truly a pleasure to work with. We are looking forward to receiving our Home Garden system later this week and to start putting the pieces together next week.
- [Diane Gronendahl](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/diane-gronendahl/) - 5 stars! I just returned from the March Masters Class. It was way beyond what I had expected. They have a wonderful science based operation that also makes economic sense.I have my system for my PA farm in the works. They are a facinating and knowledgable group of people that have created exceptional aquaponics systems
- [Ian, Gunnard and Wyatt Nelson, PA](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ian-gunnard-and-wyatt-nelson-pa/) - We had a genuine good time and educational experience learning about the aquaponic industry and your systems. We appreciate the non sugar coated look at the world of aquaponic systems and respect the fact that you cared more about what people needed to succeed than you did on the success of you making a sale.
- [Brian Wong, Trivecca Urban Farm, Nashville, TN](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/brian-wong-trivecca-urban-farm-nashville-tn/) - I'm sure you hear this plenty, but that master's class beyond exceeded my expectations. The high-level relevant knowledge in a comprehensive A-Z aspect is something, as a detailed oriented person, I appreciate greatly - and most importantly has propelled us forward into making a much more informed decision. Hopefully my enthuse will be contagious here
- [Gary Poulton, Commercial System, Hutchinson, KS](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/gary-poulton-commercial-system-hutchinson-ks/) - I much appreciate the way N & P and the 3 of you have made it "as simple as it possibly could be" to bring the system to life. Also I applaud N & P for the quality of staff I'm seeing. If I had people like yourself , Tim & Bob, I wouldn't be
- [Justen Till, Oklahoma](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/justen-till-oklahoma/) - Wanted to say again how great all the staff at N&P has been. Really enjoyed the Master Class, and would readily recommend it to anyone wanting to get into the industry. It was invaluable. Look forward to working with you all in the future.
- [Jared Tempkin Group, New York](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jared-tempkin-group-new-york/) - On behalf of Jared, Dan, Janna and I we are truly grateful to the Nelson & Pade group for sharing and spreading the wealth of this AMAZING operation! We truly learned and gleaned so much info from this course...so worth the trip. It was such an honor and pleasure to get to meet you. It's
- [Butch Bland, Hawaii](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/master-class-comments/) - I worked for Xerox Corporation and managed various sales teams over the past 20yrs. That world involved immense competition were training and customer events had to be top notch. I commented to Rebecca that you guys did a great job finding the right balance between educating us on the industry & technology vs. promoting your
- [Regina Milner](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/regina-milner/) - “My colleagues on the board of Regents join me in expressing immense pride in how UW-Stevens Point has partnered with Nelson and Pade, Inc.® to launch and operate this unique facility. The important and vital inter-dependence between fish and crops is a tangible parallel to the relationship between students and business collaborators. Each need the
- [What a great class](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dan-barbour/) - I can't say enough about the folks. What a great class. No matter what level of involvement you wish to have in Aquaponics this class is money well spent. Even getting a hobby system to run efficiently would be a quick return on investment in this class.
- [Wonderfully well organized and easy to follow along](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/zac-barbour/) - Copious amounts of knowledge. I received answers to questions I never even thought to ask. Wonderfully well organized and easy to follow along. The Day Packets Nelson and Pade provides are a wonderful tool to have during class and even keep for future reference.
- [It was a wonderful experience](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/kelli-cline/) - Very great class. I would get ready to ask a question and they would answer it before I ask. They give you more than you would expect in 2 days....wish it wasn't coming to an end. The books they give are just as good.
- [I was soooo impressed!](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/i-was-soooo-impressed/) - I was soo impressed with everyone at Nelson and Pade, i just can't get over how nice everyone was. You and the rest of the crew certainly left a a good impression of Montello, Wisconsin firmly embedded in our minds. I can't remember the last time i enjoyed class room time like i did last
- [Absolutely Loved It!](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/absolutely-loved-it/) - I just finished up the Master Class and absolutely loved it. The staff at Nelson and Pade are by far the most knowledge...able and experienced when it comes to all things aquaponics. From home systems to the largest commercial systems they've got you covered with the tools, education, science, support, consulting, planning, and resources available
- [Tom Eggert](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/tom-eggert/) - “Nelson and Pade, Inc.® has become the go to company for people with questions about aquaponics or interest in installing an aquaponic system. As interest in local food continues to rise, Nelson and Pade, Inc.® provides expertise and real life examples of how entrepreneurs can meet the demand. Recently, the WI Sustainable Business Council recognized Nelson and
- [Bruce Haxton](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/bruce-haxton/) - “The NZ4 Global Alliance is very proud to have Rebecca Nelson from Nelson and Pade, Inc.® as a member of our Global Alliance. Her extensive expertise in aquaponics is very impressive and important in the design of advanced Net Zero Energy, Closed Loop EcoScience Cities© of the future. These new cities will bring advanced technology
- [Mary Bendickson](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/mary-bendickson/) - "Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity to see and learn about aquaponics from the pros." Mary Bendickson-Illinois June 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Ali Berlow](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ali-berlow/) - “It’s bewildering to me that there exists the reliable ability to grow fresh, clean, fair wage, produce and fish, everyday of the year, wherever you live, no matter the weather and in the unpredictability of climate change - and science-based aquaponic greenhouses like Nelson & Pade’s systems - are not in every town, every city,
- [Dr. Chris Hartleb](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dr-chris-hartleb/) - “Nelson & Pade, Inc.®’s aquaponic systems are science-based; this means, if you are looking for a personal, educational or commercial aquaponic system Nelson & Pade, Inc.® can assist you with proven performance of modern systems optimized for production across a broad landscape.”
- [Russ Feingold, US Senator](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/russ-feingold-us-senator/) - “I believe in positive partnerships with those who innovate and those who govern. Rebecca Nelson and John Pade are among those who innovate.”
- [Alice Vernon](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/alice-vernon/) - “Even though Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) started out certifying soil-based farms, we recognize the great potential for aquaponic farms to be a reliable source of fresh, local food that’s ecologically grown, all year long. To help guide and encourage this emerging form of sustainable agriculture, CNG developed an aquaponic certification program. Throughout this process, we
- [Billy Bedwell](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/billy-bedwell/) - Jeanette and I would like to thank you for the week of training and support. You all were wonderful and we really enjoyed meeting and spending time with each of you.
- [Shawn Grant & Sandi Plott-CT](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/shawn-grant-sandi-plott-ct/) - "Thank you so much Nelson and Pade for all the great instruction at your 3 day Aquaponics Master Class !! Can't wait to get our system started ,feeling super excited!! Thank you to all the wonderful staff, Carmen , Jannel, Tim and Oliver , Barb and Andrew and Phil and whomever I left out ,
- [Brown Humphrey-Shreveport, LA](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/brown-humphrey-shreveport-la/) - "I just want to say how impressed I was with the entire family at Nelson and Pade Aquaponics! You guys have something very special there. What a fantastic atmosphere to work in! I thoroughly enjoyed all of my time at the Master Class and feel like I learned so much. All of you were so
- [Jill Reinert – Kansas](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jill-reinert-kansas/) - "The 3-Day Master Class exceeded my expectations coming into this; I'm leaving way more passionate about aquaponics and the importance of it." Jill Reinert Wichita, KS August 2017 3-day Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Herminio Correa](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/lonny-meeks/) - Thank You for the wonderful three days of learning at the Master Class. It was a very exciting learning experience. The personnel that we interacted with were wonderful, without any exception, they were all eager to respond to any question and they all are great professionals that take the time to correctly and patiently explain any
- [Tom Parker](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/tom-parker/) - Wow - our training was more than I expected. My brother and I have said a few times "What just happened?" Our Master Class Training was eye opening, awesome, just flat out the best training seminar i have ever been to. I enjoyed meeting all our classmates. I did notice that all of the Nelson
- [Jordan Malmed](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jordan-malmed/) - Today for lunch I ate the best tilapia I ever tasted. It came straight out of the fish tank at Nelson and Pade, spent several days in their unique purge tank and was then baked for us with slight hint of seasoning. At the end of the day we were treated to a wonderful homemade
- [Douglas Joseph – Oro Valley, AZ](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/douglas-joseph-oro-valley-az/) - "Thank you Nelson and Pade for a wonderful three days of learning. I knew the class would be interesting but I must say it it exceeded my expectations. I learned so much and found it fascinating." Douglas Joseph - Oro Valley, AZ March 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Dan Whisler – Hutchinson, KS](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dan-whisler-hutchinson-ks/) - "Great training and an amazing facility, but having been a teacher/coach for 30+ years what I was most impressed with is the Nelson & Pade team making it all happen. Great teamwork!" Dan Whisler - Hutchinson, KS March 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Janine Pappas – Neptune Beach, FL](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/janine-pappas-neptune-beach-fl/) - "The passion this team has for the business is contagious. The tours and ability to explore the greenhouse was great. Happy Fish ? = Happy Plants" Janine Pappas - Neptune Beach, FL March 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Anders Skaug-Oslo, Norway](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/anders-skaug-oslo-norway/) - "Thanks again for an amazing master class!!!:-) It was really an eye opener!" Anders Skaug - Oslo, Norway March 2017 Aquaponics Master Class
- [Todd Hilton – Mansfield, GA](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/todd-hilton-mansfield-ga/) - "The Master Class far exceeded my expectations. So much knowledge shared in such a short amount of time. This is the beginning of a wonderful journey." Todd Hilton - Mansfield, GA June 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Michael McGraw-Tennessee](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/michael-mcgraw-tennessee/) - "What a wonderful and enlightening couple days of learning and collaboration in Montello. I am blown away at your curriculum. I gained so much knowledge from your course and hands-on approach. Much hard work ahead, but I have so much ammunition to push forward and wade through the start up process. You helped me immensely hone
- [Andrew Ferguson](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/andrew-ferguson/) - Great people to work with and their master class was amazing. Very Impressive and knowledge filled experience. Rated 5 out of 5 stars!
- [Troy Hensley](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/troy-hensley/) - If you have any interest in taking aquaponics to the next level, this course is a must. The team at Nelson and Pade are not only knowledgeable but passionate about getting it right every time. The level of system management and detail is something that we should all work toward in this field. Great three
- [Steve and Melissa Marshall](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/steve-and-melissa-marshal/) - Thank you for your hospitality and knowledge Nelson and Pade. Such a great and interactive 3 day course, 100% recommend a visit. We here at Marshall farms are looking forward to the next step in our journey and are very excited for what the future brings.
- [Eli Zemper](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/eli-zemper/) - Thank you SO MUCH for such a wonderful training. I attended a lot of professional development during my career and Nelson And Pade clearly knows how to design and deliver quality education!
- [Jack Lyke](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jack-lyke/) - "Great course and the N&P folks are tops! Lots of fun. Lots of learning." Jack Lyke-Pennsylvania August 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Michelle Ledford - Monterey, TN](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/michelle-ledford-monterey-tn/) - "Everyone here has been so kind and informative. I am so happy to be working with this group! Their values are strong and their commitment to education and research is outstanding. They are truly remarkable people!" Michelle Ledford - Monterey, TN June 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Gene Kirschbaum](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/gene-kirschbaum/) - “Thanks to Nelson & Pade for putting on a wonderful course -- top shelf effort by a talented team!” Gene Kirschbaum-Wisconsin June 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Stacy Lenorud - Wisconsin](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/stacy-lenorud-wisconsin/) - "The staff at Nelson and Pade were so wonderful!!!!" Stacy Lenorud Mauston, WI August 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Jay & Heather Hermes-Stockton, IL](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jay-heather-hermes-stockton-il/) - "Love the visual aids and personal, real passion the entire Team at Nelson and Pade have for what they do!" Jay & Heather Hermes-Stockton, IL March 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Michael Smith](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/michael-smith/) - “First and foremost the class was amazing! I had such a great time. The team of Nelson and Pade made my experience more then I could of ever hoped for in a class. The level of experience really shines through with the complete staff. The staff made me feel right at home. I left with
- [Andrew Klamon](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/andrew-klamon/) - "Thanks for taking care of me during the 3 day work shop. I enjoyed the experience and learned a great deal." Andrew Klamon-Washington D.C. August 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Dennis Rud](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/dennis-rud/) - "Thanks for a quality educational forum and a warm and professional staff. I will recommend to anyone interested." Dennis Rud-Minnesota August 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Jen Boush](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jen-boush/) - "I had a great time at the Master Class and am very motivated to start my own aquaponic venture! Thank you so much for your time!" Jen Boush-Wisconsin August 2016 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Bob Meyers](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/bob-meyers/) - It was a good class and I learned a lot. I think it will help me to make better decisions as I move forward. I appreciated the opportunity to taste the tilapia in four different versions (Breaded, un-breaded, ceviche, and smoked) and I enjoyed the daily salad of fresh greens. Breakfast and lunch, as well
- [Darick Harvey](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/darick-harvey/) - Thank you so much for everything Rebecca, John and your team are doing to promote such an awesome advancement for the human race with food production. You truly do have a wonderful staff and an excellent curriculum to empower people to become successful with aquaponics. I am very excited to get started and because of
- [Farrukh Usmani - Pakistan](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/farrukh-usmani-pakistan/) - "That's the only facility who can give real idea for commercial production and their set up is impressive !!!!" Farrukh Usmani - Pakistan April 2017 Aquaponics Master Class®
- [Jennifer Heiser Boush](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/jennifer-heiser-boush/) - The staff of Nelson and Pade is at the cutting edge of the industry, and has been a fantastic resource for my new farming venture. Aquaponics master class is well worth the time and tuition for the amount of information and support that is provided. I would highly recommend this company if you are considering
- [Everett Miller](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/everett-miller/) - Just finished my first day of the 3 day aquaponics master class and I loved it. I learned a ton (and I still have 2 more days of hands on learning left) and the greenhouses are beautiful, definitely a place I want to be in; not to mention the staff is awesome and always ready
- [Mary Hollabaugh](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/mary-hollabaugh/) - What Nelson and Pade are teaching is going to change the world in good ways! Take the Masters Class and join the food change!
- [Ashby Floyd](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ashby-floyd/) - Master class 9/15-17/2016 This class was everything we expected and more. Coming here just reiterated for us what the future in aquaponics has to offer. We can not wait to get our fish swimming and lettuce growing!! It's a lot to learn and take in but everyone here helps so much with your individual education.
- [etsuya Oi, Businessman, Japan](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/etsuya-oi-businessman-japan/) - Thank you very much for the workshop. It was worth to travel.
- [Ruth, Ann Arbor, MI](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/ruth-ann-arbor-mi/) - It was a great workshop. Your presentations answered so many questions that have been nagging at me for a long time.
- [Sylvia Bernstein, Boulder, CO.](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/sylvia-bernstein-boulder-co-2/) - So great meeting you and John this weekend! The workshop was extremely well done, and my head is spinning with ideas.
- [This has been such a valuable experience](https://aquaponics.com/testimonial/adrienne-osuch/) - This has been such a valuable experience, I can't stress this enough! Thank you N&P.

## Case Studies

- [6. Roothouse Aquaponics = Sustainable and Local](https://aquaponics.com/case-studies/case-study-6/)
- [3. JD Family Farm Embraces Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/case-studies/case-study-3/)
- [1. Learn About Commercial Aquaponics in KY](https://aquaponics.com/case-studies/case-study-1/)
- [2. The Aquaponics Center Opens in Bulgaria](https://aquaponics.com/case-studies/case-study-2/)
- [4. Commercial Aquaponics at Webster School](https://aquaponics.com/case-studies/case-study-4/)
- [5. Food Bank Embraces Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/case-studies/case-study-5/)

## Galleries

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- [Aquaponics Master Class](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/aquaponics-master-class/) - Aquaponics Master Class
- [Grand Opening of new greenhouse](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/grand-opening/) - Grand Opening of new greenhouse Grand Opening of new greenhouse « ‹ of 2 › » « ‹ of 2 › »
- [AquaSprouts Garden](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/aquasprouts-garden/) - AquaSprouts Garden No Images found.
- [A Day in the Life at Nelson and Pade](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/a-day-in-the-life-at-nelson-and-pade/) - A Day in the Life at Nelson and Pade
- [WI Senator Works a Day at Nelson and Pade, Inc.](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/wi-senator-works-a-day-at-nelson-and-pade-inc/) - WI Senator Works a Day at Nelson and Pade, Inc.
- [Underground Aquaponics at the Survival Condo](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/installation-of-underground-clear-flow-aquaponic-system-at-the-survival-condo/) - Underground Aquaponics at the Survival Condo Underground Aquaponics at the Survival Condo
- [Planning for Aquaponics in the Survival condo](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/planning-for-aquaponics-in-the-survival-condo/) - Planning for Aquaponics in the Survival condo Planning for Aquaponics in the Survival condo
- [Mississauga Food Bank](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/mississauga-food-bank/) - Mississauga Food Bank
- [Malawi Africa](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/malawi-africa/) - Malawi Africa
- [West Kentucky](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/western-kentucky/) - West Kentucky
- [Aquaponic MicroFarm](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/aquaponic-microfarm/) - Aquaponic MicroFarm
- [What is Growing at Nelson and Pade](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/feb-2014-what-is-growing-in-nelson-and-pades-aquaponics-greenhouse/) - What is Growing at Nelson and Pade What is Growing at Nelson and Pade « ‹ of 2 › » « ‹ of 2 › »
- [May, 2016 Nelson and Pade Grower Tour](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/may-2016-nelson-and-pade-grower-tour/) - May, 2016 Nelson and Pade Grower Tour May, 2016 Nelson and Pade Grower Tour
- [Home and School Systems](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/home-and-school-systems/) - Home and School Systems Home and School Systems
- [UWSP Aquaponics Course](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/uwsp-aquaponcis-course/) - UWSP Aquaponics Course
- [Extended Stay Learning Program](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/extended-stay-learning-program/) - Extended Stay Learning Program
- [Commercial Systems](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/commercial-systems/) - Commercial Systems
- [Nelson and Pade Grower Program](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/nelson-and-pade-grower-program/) - Nelson and Pade Grower Program
- [Cornucopia of aquaponic vegetables grown in Nelson and Pade, Inc's greenhouse](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/cornucopia-of-aquaponic-vegetables-grown-in-nelson-and-pade-incs-greenhouse/) - Cornucopia of aquaponic vegetables grown in Nelson and Pade, Inc's greenhouse Cornucopia of aquaponic vegetables grown in Nelson and Pade, Inc's greenhouse
- [Living Food Bank at NW Haiti Christian Mission](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/living-food-bank-at-nw-haiti-christian-mission/) - Living Food Bank at NW Haiti Christian Mission Living Food Bank at NW Haiti Christian Mission
- [Nelson and Pade, Inc. Demonstration Greenhouse, Montello, WI](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/nelson-and-pade-inc-demonstration-greenhouse-montello-wi/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. Demonstration Greenhouse, Montello, WI Nelson and Pade, Inc. Demonstration Greenhouse, Montello, WI
- [2014 Photo Contest Finalists](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/photo-contest-finalists-2/) - No Images found.
- [60,000 sq. ft. project in West Texas](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/large-scale-project-in-west-texas-2/) - No Images found.
- [Underground Aquaponics at the Survival Condo](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/installation-of-underground-clear-flow-aquaponic-system-at-the-survival-condo-2/) - Underground Aquaponics at the Survival Condo Underground Aquaponics at the Survival Condo
- [What is Growing at Nelson and Pade](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/feb-2014-what-is-growing-in-nelson-and-pades-aquaponics-greenhouse-3/) - What is Growing at Nelson and Pade What is Growing at Nelson and Pade « ‹ of 2 › » « ‹ of 2 › »
- [Grand Opening of new greenhouse](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/grand-opening-2/) - Grand Opening of new greenhouse Grand Opening of new greenhouse « ‹ of 2 › » « ‹ of 2 › »
- [What is Growing in Nelson and Pade's Aquaponics Greenhouse](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/feb-2014-what-is-growing-in-nelson-and-pades-aquaponics-greenhouse-2/) - What is Growing at Nelson and Pade What is Growing at Nelson and Pade « ‹ of 2 › » « ‹ of 2 › »
- [C1200 Aquaponic System Installation in Alabama](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/c1200-aquaponic-system-installation-in-alabama/) - No Images found.
- [20,000 sq. ft. Aquaponics Greenhouse](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/20000-sq-ft-aquaponics-greenhouse-garden-creek-farms-idaho-2/) - No Images found.
- [20,000 sq. ft. Aquaponics Greenhouse, Garden Creek Farms, Idaho](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/20000-sq-ft-aquaponics-greenhouse-garden-creek-farms-idaho/) - No Images found.
- [All Seasons Harvest, Iowa, C500z Clear Flow Aquaponic System](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/all-seasons-harvest-iowa-c500z-clear-flow-aquaponic-system/) - No Images found.
- [Installation of Commercial Clear Flow Aquaponic System in Iowa](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/installation-of-commercial-clear-flow-aquaponic-system-in-iowa/) - No Images found.
- [KP Simply Fresh Commercial Aquaponic Farm - A Nelson and Pade, Inc. Project](https://aquaponics.com/bwg_gallery/kp-simply-fresh-commercial-aquaponic-farm-a-nelson-and-pade-inc-project/) - No Images found.

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- [Curriculums for Teaching Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/books-videos/school-curriculums/)
- [Aquaponic Growing Supplies](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offer the aquaponic growing supplies you need to raise fish and vegetables in aquaponics! Fish food for aquaponics, growing media, packaging supplies, propagation kits and supplies, beneficial bacteria and more! The Supplies you Need for Aquaponics! If you are an aquaponic grower, on a regular basis you will need fish food, grow cubes, packaging supplies, propagation materials, natural pest control and replacement plant rafts. Look through the Aquaponics Growing Supplies that we offer. We offer Non-GMO Aquaponics Fish Food. Place an order and we will quickly get the aquaponics supplies on the way to you!
- [Tech Support, Books and More](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/books-videos/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers Aquaponics Tech Support, Books on aquaponics, videos on aquaponics and Aquaponics School Curriculums. Tech Support is available to anyone and can be purchased in blocks to be used anytime. Books and videos on aquaponics are great for anyone interested in learning more about aquaponics. Available in English and Spanish. T-shirts from Nelson and Pade, Inc. and famous artist, Ray Troll Books available at the aquaponics.com store include: Aquaponic Food Production, by Rebecca L Nelson, the first and primary book on aquaponics is Aquaponics Q and A by Dr. James Rakocy is available at the aquaponics.com store. The Aquaponics School Curriculum Package is available at the aquaponics.com store or FREE for schools with the purchase of a Clear Flow Aquaponic System.
- [Tools and Supplies for Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/supplies/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers net pots for Aquaponics, plant stakes for Aquaponics and vine clips for Aquaponics. Aquaponic growers use these growing supplies. DIY aquaponic growers use net pots, plant stakes and vine clips. Check out more growing supplies for aquaponics, hydroponics and soilless growing.
- [Water Quality Kits and Meters](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/water-quality-testing/) - Monitoring water quaity in aquaponics is an important procedure. We offer a diverse mix of water quality test kits and meters.
- [Monitoring and Alarm Systems](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/indoor-growing-equipment/monitoring-and-alarms/) - Monitor conditions in your aquaponic system such as water temperature, whether the power water pump and blower are on, air temperature and more! Plus, alarms will call, text message or email you. Check out the monitoring systems available.
- [Books and Videos](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/books-videos/english/) - Aquaponic books and videos in English and Spanish Aquaponic Food Production by Rebecca Nelson Aquaponics Q and A by Dr. James Rakocy Food Activists Handbook by Ali Berlow Introduction to Aquaponics Video Desktop Aquaponics Aquaponcis Journal Acuaponia – libro in espanol Acuaponia – video in espanol
- [Test Kits](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/water-quality-testing/test-kits/) - Aquaponic Growing Supplies – Water Quality Test Kits
- [Meters](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/water-quality-testing/meters/) - We offer a variety of meters to make testing easy and accurate! Our meter selection includes meters to test: Dissolved Oxygen pH Salinity (Refractometer) Meter Supplies include: Calibration supplies Spare probes Probe parts
- [Fish Food for Aquaponics or Aquaculture](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/fish-food/) - FREE SHIPPING ON ALL FISH FOOD* Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers a high quality fish food for aquaponics or aquaculture. It is designed for omnivorous fish, like tilapia and blue gill, is made of the finest ingredients. The Grow-out diet is NON-GMO! Quality Ingredients The fish food offered by Nelson and Pade, Inc.® uses high quality ingredients to help keep your fish healthy. A healthy diet results in better quality fish and a higher success rate in aquaponics and aquaculture.
- [Lettuce Bags and Crispers](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/packaging-supplies/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers lettuce bags and crispers for lettuce, herbs, greens and other crops grown in aquaponics. Our lettuce bags and lettuce crispers are made of food-safe materials and can be used for lettuce, herbs and greens. All aquaponic farms need quality packaging to sell their lettuce, herbs and greens at retail outlets. We offer lettuce bags and crispers in various quantities to meet your needs.
- [Valves](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/valves/) - Valves for Aquaponics Nelson and Pade, Inc. sells high quality valves for aquaponics. These include gate valves and true-union ball valves. These high quality valves are used in aquaponic systems to open and close water flow. The gate valves are available in sizes from 1.5″ – 4. True-union ball valves are available in sizes ranging from 1/2″ – 2″ Gate valves use a “gate” that you lift to open, and push down to close. These are durable, quality gate valves. However, replacement parts are available True union ball valves have a 1/4 turn handle to open and close. These are durable, quality valves that can be used in any application, including for aquaponics.
- [Inline Water Heaters](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/inline-water-heaters/) - Inline Water Heaters with Installation Kit Our high quality, precision, digital read-out inline water heaters from AquaLogic let you dial in the desired water temperature for your aquaponic system. These inline heaters are great as an electric back up to other water heating devices or a stand-alone water heater if you are looking for a rise above ambient temperature of 8-10 F. Our inline water heaters INCLUDE an installation kit, instructions and plumbing parts for a standard installation. These heaters work for any aquatic environment, aquaponics and aquaculture.
- [Grow Lights and Supplies](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/indoor-growing-equipment/grow-lights/) - Grow Lights and Supplies for Indoor Ag Grow lights for indoor farming are an important part of growing indoors. Using grow lights to supplement the natural sunlight in a greenhouse can increase plant production by up to 40%. If you are growing in a warehouse or building, you will need to provide 100% of the light that plants need. We offer a variety of grow lights, bulbs and supplies including grow light bulbs, grow light hanging kits, PAR light meters and more.
- [Aquaponic Systems](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-systems/) - New lower prices make getting started in aquaponics more affordable! We have lowered all system prices. Our costs of manufacturing and system components have gone down and we are passing the savings on to our customers. Nelson and Pade, Inc.®’s Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® are designed based on scientific research and 30+ years of development, refinement, and operation. Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® produce higher quality fish and vegetables with increased production over other systems. The water flowing through the system is nutrient-rich, but clear, providing safe, nutritious food. The plant roots are bright white and clean and the fish are raised in fresh, clear water. All aquaponic systems include science-based, proven designs, quality parts, and comprehensive how-to manuals. Learn more about all aquaponic systems from Nelson and Pade! Home Systems School Systems Micro Farms Commercial Systems Purge and Nursery Systems Request an Order Form for any system
- [Natural Pest and Disease Control for Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/natural-pest-control/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers natural pest control for aquaponics. Since aquaponics is a natural, organic process, you need to use natural pest control for aquaponics. We offer natural pest control products that include sticky traps for monitoring, BT, BTi, mosquito dunks, light traps, sprayers and more. Biological pest control includes predator and parasitic insects and bacteria that disrupt and eliminate a pest insects life cycle.
- [Growing Media for Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/growing-media/) - Growing Media for Aquaponics Nelson and Pade, Inc offers growing media for aquaponics, hydroponics and soilless growing. Medias are free of soil but retain water and nutrients. Great for DIY Aquaponics If you are a DIY aquaponics enthusiast and are building a gravel bed aquaponic system, our soilless medias will work much better than gravel because it holds water, nutrients, oxygen and beneficial bacteria. We offer Hydroton, expanded clay, expanded clay pebbles, rockwool, Growstone, coco coir, and other soilless media products.
- [Indoor Growing Equipment](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/indoor-growing-equipment/) - Indoor Farming Equipment Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers indoor growing equipment for all kinds of indoor growing environments. Indoor growing includes greenhouses warehouses, classrooms, office spaces, basements, garages, and any other indoor space. When farming indoors, you’ll need to provide the proper equipment to maintain sufficient light, proper temperature, ventilation and humidity levels. Our indoor growing equipment options will help you achieve a proper environment for aquaponics. Indoor farming equipment from Nelson and Pade, Inc. includes grow light supplies for aquaponics, water chillers for aquaponics, bio-security equipment, indoor growing ventilation equipment, indoor growing monitoring equipment, and more.
- [Bio-Security and Food Safety](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/indoor-growing-equipment/bio-security/) - Bio-Security and Food Safety Bio-security and food safety are important protocols in aquaponic farming. Bio-security is keeping harmful pathogens out of your aquaponic facility. This is essential to demonstrating food safety. This protects the health of your crops as well as good food safety protocol. Check out the products that we offer! Bio-security and food safety equipment, Bio-security signs, sanitary food mats, Virkon Aquatic sanitizer for aquaponics.
- [Nutrients, Supplements for Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/nutrients/) - Beneficial Bacteria for Aquaponics Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers nutrient supplements for aquaponics. These include chelated iron, Bio Thrive, Calcium/Magnesium, organic supplements and beneficial bacteria for aquaponics. Occasionally, an aquaponic system can benefit from the addition of certain nutrients and organisms. Iron, the most common, can be slightly deficient in aquaponics. We offer chelated iron for aquaponics. New aquaponic systems, or systems that don’t have the nutrient density for the plant load or diversity, can benefit from some supplementation.
- [Aquaponic System Parts](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers all kinds of aquaponic system parts for DIY aquaponics any existing grower looking for replacement parts for aquaponics. For sale: Aquaponic fish tanks, aquaponic raft tanks, aquaponic filter tanks, grow beds, water pumps, plumbing parts, air blowers, air pumps, air diffusers, air tubing, gate valves, true union ball valves, inline water heaters and filters. Interested in DIY aquaponics? Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers the aquaponic system parts you need to get started today. Looking for a complete system? Check out our Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems Want to learn more about aquaponics? Check out our Aquaponics Courses
- [Filter Parts, Screens and Bags](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/filter-brushes-screens-and-bags-filter-parts/) - Filter parts, filter screens, filter bags for aquaponic systems. 
- [Plant Rafts for Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/plant-rafts-for-aquaponics/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers 2′ x 4′ plant rafts for aquaponic growing. These rafts can be purchased in a box of 6 or a pallet of 64. The Nelson and Pade Plant Rafts for aquaponics have been designed specifically for our needs in aquaponic food production. The polystyrene resin complies with FDA requirements for food contact applications. The Nelson and Pade Plant Rafts for Aquaponics will not degrade when in a greenhouse or floating in the system water.
- [Germination Kits](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/germination-and-planting/) - Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers germination and propagation kits for planting seeds and growing seedlings. These germination kits are great for aquaponics, hydroponics or any gardening project. This includes seed sprouting trays, super seed sprouters, seed sprouting heat mats and germination supplies.
- [Air Diffusers and Tubing](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/air-diffusers-and-tubing/) - Air diffusers, air stones, weighted tubing for aquaponics
- [Poly Tanks for Aquaponics](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/tanks-for-aquaponics/) - We offer tanks for aquaponics, aquaculture and hydroponics in various sizes. This includes tanks for fish, tanks for filtration and tanks for plants. These tanks are one piece and molded of the finest polyethylene available. They are heavy-duty. Our tanks for aquaponics can be drilled and cut as needed to allow for window installation, drain installation and flow through plumbing. Our tanks for aquaponics are maintenance free, easy to clean and portable. Our tanks for aquaponic are ideal for DIY aquaponics. Building an aquaponic system? We have the tanks for aquaponics that you need! Compare to other Poly Tanks on the market: BETTER QUALITY LOWER COST IN STOCK and READY TO SHIP (normally) Our Poly Tanks come in many shapes and sizes and are great for: Aquaponics – Aquaculture – Hydroponics – Farming Feed Bins – Bulk Tanks – Filter Tanks – Pond Tanks
- [Fish Nets](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/fish-nets/) - We offer fish nets for netting fish in an aquaponic fish tank or aquaculture fish tank.
- [Liner Patch](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/liner-patch/)
- [Thermometers](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/indoor-growing-equipment/thermometers/) - We offer temperature monitoring equipment, thermometers and hygrometers.
- [Environmental Control](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/indoor-growing-equipment/environmental-control/) - Environmental control equipment for aquaponics. We sell Heaters, fans, dehumidifiers, cooling and ventilation equipment for aquaponics.
- [UV Sterilizers](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/uv-sterilizers/)
- [Air Pumps and Blowers](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/air-blowers/) - Air Pumps for Aquaponics Regenerative Blowers for Aquaponics
- [Water Pumps](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/water-pumps/) - Water Pumps for Aquaponics
- [Seals and Bulkheads](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-system-parts/seals-and-bulkheads/) - UNISEALs are great for aquaponcis because they create a water tight seal. This makes it easy to fit a pipe into a hole in a tank. UNISEALS provide more versatility than a traditional bulkhead, handling irregularities and curvatures with ease. The UNISEAL offers longevity, easy installation and a reduction in labor and material costs. It is made to withstand pressure and suction as well as acids, oils, greases, gasoline, sewage, waste, heat and cold. UNISEALS are great for aquaponics, aquaculture or any application in which you need a water tight seal.
- [Reagent Refills](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponic-growing-supplies/water-quality-testing/reagent-refills/) - We offer refills for all of the reagents that you use in our Water Quality test kits.
- [Nelson and Pade Gear, Shirts and Hats](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/books-videos/nelson-and-pade-aquaponics-t-shirts/) - Nelson and Pade Gear! Shirts, T-shirts, hats Future Aquaponic Farmer T-shirts Show the world you are an aquaponics enthusiast by wearing this awesome Nelson and Pade Aquaponics Gear! Look as cool as our Nelson and Pade Team members!
- [Aquaponics Courses: Online or In-person](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/online-courses/) - Online Aquaponics Classes available 24/7, Anywhere, Any Time! Start learning about aquaponic food production today with our online aquaponics training. Beginning to advanced classes are taught by experts, eager to share their knowledge of aquaponics. Aquaponics online course attendee, Gail Wallace, shares: “Your products are inspirational, educational and the quality is outstanding.” Celia M, raves: ” I really enjoyed your online Aquaponics Daily Operations class, and I can’t wait to apply my new knowledge to our aquaponics garden.” Enroll now in the most comprehensive, complete courses on aquaponics. Read more testimonials Why Choose our Aquaponics Training? Nelson and Pade, Inc.® offers a variety of aquaponics classes that are great for anyone looking to learn more about aquaponic food production. Whether you are new to aquaponics or are an experienced grower looking to expand your base of knowledge, we have aquaponics classes for you. Rebecca Nelson and John Pade have been doing aquaponics and indoor farming since before there was an Internet! In the past 25 years, they have provided aquaponics training to thousands of people from over 110 countries. They have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share. Each aquaponics course module is professionally produced and is comprised of high quality images, video and graphics. Additional course content includes support materials and quizzes. Upon completion of the course, users will receive a certification. All of the aquaponics courses from Nelson and Pade. are aquaponics certification courses. Throughout each course, you are learning from experts who have real-world, hands on experience in aquaponic food production. Our online training will save you the cost, risk and inconvenience of traveling. Learn at your own pace, in the convenience of your own home. Aquaponics Education Starts Here: Continue reading to learn more about each of the aquaponics classes that we offer and how the aquaponics training can benefit you. Read More For those just starting out and want to learn the basics of aquaponics, check out our Introduction to Aquaponics class. It is a great place to start learning about aquaponics. The Aquaponics 101 course is the next step up, with more advanced content and more information on aquaponic systems and designs, the history of aquaponics and aquaponic crop choices. In the Aquaponics Daily Operations Online Course, you will learn about all of the processes, operations and procedures in running an aquaponic system. This includes fish feed calculations and feeding, seeding, planting and harvesting, water quality testing, bio-security, maintenance and much more. Understanding the science behind an aquaponic system is critical to your success as a grower. The Science of Aquaponics course covers all of the details and specifics of the biology of an aquaponic system. Aquaponic farms are typically set up in a greenhouse or indoors and operated year round. The Greenhouses and Indoor Farming Course is a great choice for you to learn about the realities of growing indoors. If you are planning to begin an aquaponics farm for as a business, the Commercial Aquaponics Course is a must! You will learn what it takes to start and operate a profitable aquaponics farm and avoid the mistakes others have made. The world renown Aquaponics Master Class brings each of these courses together and is the online aquaponics class to take if you want to learn everything about aquaponics. From the beginning to the daily operations, science of aquaponics to the business, and everything in-between. The Aquaponics Master Class from Nelson and Pade, Inc. is the gold-standard in aquaponics training. Read Less Questions? Aquaponics Courses FAQ
- [Aquaponics Tech Support](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/books-videos/aquaponics-tech-support/) - Got Questions on Aquaponics? Get Answers! One of the most important keys to success in aquaponics is having access to knowledge and information. By purchasing Aquaponics Tech Support Blocks, you get direct access to the experts at Nelson and Pade, Inc. Growing in aquaponics for 30+ years, they have a wealth of experience to share. You can learn from aquaponics experts, NOW! Grower Support Blocks are an inexpensive and easy way for you to gain access to the experts at Nelson and Pade, Inc., anytime you need a little help with your system, project or plan. 
- [Aquaponics Business Planning](https://aquaponics.com/product-category/aquaponics-business-planning/) - If you are interested in starting an aquaponics business, planning your business is the first step. Nelson and Pade, Inc. offers a do-it-yourself Aquaponics Business Planning Kit, Custom Interactive Spreadsheets and Business Planning Support so you can work on your Business Plan on your own time, using our proven documentation, content and information, developed based on 30+ years success in business. Being successful in an aquaponics business, like any business, takes thorough planning, selecting the right equipment, proper funding, and the excitement and stamina to see it all through. The Aquaponics Business Planning Kit provides the tools you need to get started and be successful in aquaponic farming. Commercial Aquaponic Systems

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