Friendly Aquaponics, Inc. If you were asking yourself: “Is organic certification of aquaponics possible?”
When you loaded this page, the answer is a resounding YES! My gorgeous wife Susanne got our farm’s aquaponics systems USDA Organically Certified in 2008. She was the first in the world to obtain this certification! (I get excited about her accomplishments, so please correct me if I’m wrong here, for we searched and searched, and found no others USDA certified before us). We don’t consider ourselves “the” experts on aquaponics, but we are the experts on organic certification of aquaponics. Also, our back Commercial Newsletter #10 has complete information (as of 5-10-2012) of all the organically certified aquaponics farms and their certifying agency that Susanne could locate.
What does organic certification (hereafter referred to just as “certification” to save your time) mean for you and your farm? Why Is Certification Valuable To You? Defining “Organic” Precisely And Accurately: Fines Are NOT Fine! Aquaponics. Portable Farms™ » Aquaponics Systems. Ooops . . . Humans Are Losing the Evolution Race » Portable Farms™ Bunded & Single Skinned Tanks, Waste Oil Storage, Fuel Depots & Accessories. Whether you are replacing an old oil tank or installing a brand new heating system, you need to be sure you are using the best.
You want a strong, attractive tank at an affordable price. A tank that will give you security and many years of trouble-free service - a tank you can install and forget about - an Atlas Tank. Choose from our wide range of designs. Every tank comes with an installation kit, Watchman Sonic remote electronic gauge and SpillStop overfill prevention valve. A complete proven arange of tanks for today’s market from Atlas. Atlas tanks are manufactured to the highest standards; their attractive designs are all tested for quality and strength prior to despatch.
You’re on the right road with an Atlas tank because they are: Frequently Asked Questions. The short answer is "yes", but the easiest thing you can do first to make cold-weather aquaponics easier is to get a cold-water fish if you can find one that's legal in your state.
I've enclosed the section from our manual on cold-weather growing just so you can get a feel for the quality of our information: II-A-6. Dealing With Climate: Greenhouses, Fish Houses, and Insulation A. Greenhouses: How to understand them and select the right one for you. v We're lucky to have our farm in a climate that is pretty hospitable year-round. V Greenhouses come in a confusing variety of types, shapes, materials, and costs. The cheapest greenhouse is what's known as a cold frame. More expensive greenhouses meet Building Code requirements, often have double- or triple-layer insulated plastic sheeting, either rigid or inflated, for insulation, and often have large venting systems for getting rid of summer heat as well as heating systems for keeping temperatures comfortable for the plants in the winter. Aquaponic Gardening - A Community and Forum For Aquaponic Gardeners.