{"product_id":"9781771422475","title":"The Aquaponic Farmer: A Complete Guide to Building and Operating a Commercial Aquaponic System","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquaponic farming—raising fish and vegetables together commercially—is the most promising innovation for a sustainable, profitable, localized food system. Until now, systems have largely focused on warm-water fish such as tilapia. A lack of reliable information for raising fish and vegetables in the cool climates of North America and Europe has been a major stumbling block. \u003ci\u003eThe Aquaponic Farmer\u003c\/i\u003e is the game changer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a proven 120-foot greenhouse system operable by one person, the book distills vast experience and complete step-by- step guidance for starting and running a cold-water aquaponics business. Coverage includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A primer on cold-water aquaponics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Pros and cons of different systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Complete design and construction of a Deep Water Culture system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Recommended and optional equipment and tools\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• System management, standard operating procedures, and maintenance checklists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Maximizing fish and veg production\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Strategies for successful sales and marketing of fish and plants\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the only comprehensive commercial cold-water resource, \u003ci\u003eThe Aquaponic Farmer\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for farmers contemplating the aquaponics market, aquaponics gardeners looking to go commercial, and anyone focused on high quality food production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAdrian Southern\u003c\/b\u003e is steeped in all things aquaponic. After years of urban farming and system perfection, he co-founded Raincoast Aquaponics and raises trout and vegetables for a living in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhelm King\u003c\/b\u003e is a business manager, project manager, and entrepreneur who has worked in the arts, agriculture, publishing, media, and law. He is co-founder of Raincoast Aquaponics and lives in Nanaimo, BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139964322032,"sku":"9781771422475","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781771422475_p0.jpg?v=1769890709","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781771422475","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}