Aquaponics University
Aquaponics University (AU) offers easy-to-understand home-study courses that teach individuals how to grow chemical-free food and fish in a closed-loop system.
Most Graduates Complete this Self-Paced ONLINE Course in Less than Two Weeks by working on the course only ONE hour per day and then go on to build their own Portable Farm!
Aquaponics (the simplest definition being “the symbiotic cultivation of plants and aquatic animals in a recirculating environment”) has been around in various forms for thousands of years. The skills taught through Aquaponics University (AU) shows users how to produce yields that fall well within established production parameters for existing aquaponics systems, but with a much more stable system requiring less intervention, featuring much greater environmental sustainability as well as the need for far less electrical power, water or labor. Read our MISSION STATEMENT.
Aquaponics systems use 90 to 95% LESS WATER than is used in traditional agriculture and require NO pesticides or fertilizers.
- One full-sized commercial aquaponics unit of 10,000 square feet (1/4 acre) feeds 240 people all the food they need to be healthy FOREVER (excluding ‘root crops’ such as potatoes and carrots).
- Aquaponics systems are suitable for commercial growing and smaller aquaponics systems to feed small groups and families.
- Aquaponics is an environmentally safe and productive alternative to over-harvesting fish from oceans, rivers and streams.
“The number of people living in water-stressed countries is projected to climb from 500 million to three billion by 2025.” – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF IRRIGATION: A REVIEW – Claudio O. Stockle – State of Washington Water Research Center Washington State University.
The Aquaponics University’s Certified Aquaponist Training course, Enclosed Greenhouse Aquaponics System, includes information about: raft culture, film systems, ebb and flow systems, drip irrigation style, flood and drain systems and other more exotic systems now in use. Information about aeroponics and hydroponics will also be covered to show the contrasts and similarities in all systems.
Self-Paced, Home-Study Courses through Aquaponics University. ENROLL TODAY and train to become a Certified Aquaponist in only two weeks by studying online just one hour per day!
Aquaponics is at the cutting edge of technology for the future of food to feed the world’s ever-increasing population. Aquaponics University was created in direct response to the global demand for training for:
An environmentally safe and productive alternative to over-harvesting fish from oceans, rivers and streams
Plus the limited nature of in-ground-agricultural growing due to drought and flooding, food distribution to those who need it most, and the high cost of soil preparation, irrigation, harvesting methods and technology.
Narrator, Matt Damon: This powerful short clip by U.S. State Department
reminds us that we will need to feed an additional 1.8 billion people
12 comments
Glenn Martinez says:
August 8, 2011 at 9:39 pm (UTC -5 )
We have many students asking for educational programs, Can you tell us the cost and particulars on the program. Most are interested in a “certificate program”.
Glenn
portfarm4 says:
August 17, 2011 at 9:16 am (UTC -5 )
Glenn,
Forgive the delay in responding. You actually were on our new site before we had it finished.
You can now get all the particulars by looking under the specific programs on the navbar. The descriptions and prices for each one is listed.
Thanks for your interest.
Colle Davis
Rudi Londt says:
August 16, 2011 at 11:17 pm (UTC -5 )
I am interested in aquaponics and like to add this to my greenhouse of 20X54 Feet.
Might as well get certified at the same time.
portfarm4 says:
August 17, 2011 at 9:09 am (UTC -5 )
Rudi,
Thank you for your interest in aquaponics from Aquaponics University. You can sign up either online HERE or we can take your order for the training by email or over the phone.
The PFAS has a modular design and each module can support a Grow Tray of 200 sq ft of grow space. Each Module normally has a Grow Tray Table 5′ wide and up to 40′ long and with the aisle it takes up 7.5′ plus you need an aisle of 2.5′ on the last side. So a 20′ wide space can contain two modules very easily OR
you can make the Grow Trays Tables slightly narrower, and place three Modules in that 20 x 54 ft space. If you have three Grow Trays that are 4 x 46 you will than have 552 sq ft of Grow Space instead of 400 sq ft in your greenhouse.
Let me know which is better for you and I’ll work with you to really maximize the use of your greenhouse.
We look forward to seeing you at the training and your order.
Talk soon.
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Sincerely,
Colle Davis, Director Aquaponics University
Mullins Farms says:
September 6, 2011 at 11:36 pm (UTC -5 )
Looks like a great set of classes. Going to look into taking it.
portfarm4 says:
September 7, 2011 at 12:07 pm (UTC -5 )
Craig: Thanks for you comment.
If you have any questions about the class or the local area, please contact me for more information!
Colle Davis
760-208-2663 (Skype)
Debra Schott says:
September 25, 2011 at 3:57 pm (UTC -5 )
I’d like to know if there are any local Aquaponic farmers/growers in my area?
I live in the Kansas City, Missouri area.
I’m very interested in making a bit larger system than the patio set up, what size would you recommend to feed a family or group of 12? Would this be year round? Do you need a true ‘greenhouse’? Thanks, Debra
portfarm4 says:
September 26, 2011 at 7:57 am (UTC -5 )
Debra,
Currently there are no PFAS Units available for tours in your area. An odd phenomena happens with a very high percentage of Portable Farms customers, they do not want us to let anyone know they have one in their backyard. You could be the first in your area and even charge for tours as do our California locations.
The guideline for sizing a system is that 25 sg ft of grow space will feed an adult year round most of their vegetables and two serving of four ounces of fish per week. So for 12 adults you will need 300 sq ft of grow space. Two modules will work very well in a greenhouse that is approximately 16 x 40 ft. The Grow Trays are normally 4 to 5 ft wide so two tray 30 to 38 ft long will serve your family. You do need to have the system in a ‘true’ greenhouse or as we call them ‘a climatically adapted structure’. With your system inside you would have production on a year around basis.
I trust this addresses your questions.
Sincerely,
Colle Davis, Director, Aquaponics University.
vanessa harrison says:
April 16, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC -5 )
I am ready to enrolled in aquaponics U and receive my portable farm system for free. What is the next step? Vanessa harrison
portfarm4 says:
April 16, 2012 at 3:20 pm (UTC -5 )
Venessa,
Please see the Commercial Aquaponics Course page for complete details. You can pay with PayPal, debit or credit card or wire transfer. Once we receive the payment, you can begin to take the Certification Course and upon completion you will receive the PFAS Kit Option 2 after paying the small shipping charge. It’s that simple.
We look forward to your order.
Colle Davis, Director
julia taitel says:
April 25, 2012 at 2:28 am (UTC -5 )
iminterested to learn , i live in nj, how do i get started? We are 5 people in the family. Im not a handy woman.
portfarm4 says:
April 25, 2012 at 6:49 am (UTC -5 )
Julia,
Thank you for your inquiry into how to get stated in New Jersey. To do this right you will need to hire someone to build the entire system and use the PFAS Kit Option 2 to make it work. Start by signing up to take the course and you will have a much better idea of what is involved and more importantly you will know how to operate the Unit when in is finished and operational.
We look forward to your order.
Colle Davis, Director