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Interest in aquaponics attracts many people wordwide Source: www.aquaponics .com

We are happy hearing from senior spokespeople in the promising field of aquaponics, especially as a way to provide food in a sustainable way for poorer countries.

After a request to contribute on the subject, Rebecca Nelson, co-founder of Wisconsin-based Nelson & Pade and publisher of the Aquaponics Journal, writes to Green Streets (my emphasis):

“Nelson and Pade, Inc specializes in aquaponics, which is a sustainable, highly efficient method of agriculture.  The company is well-established in the industry and known around the world for extensive contributions to aquaponics technology.  Nelson and Pade, Inc is very fortunate that, even in this economy, interest in their products and services is growing and the business is in an expansion mode.  With clients throughout North America and around the world, the mission of Nelson and Pade, Inc is to continue to lead the aquaponics industry by providing quality systems, supplies, training and technical support.

“In aquaponics, you grow plants and fish together in one integrated, soilless system.  The fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants and the plants provide a natural filter for the water the fish live in.  Aquaponics is a sustainable ecosystem in which both plants and fish can thrive.  Aquaponics produces safe, fresh, organic fish and vegetables.   Combining aquaponics with controlled environment agriculture gives a grower the opportunity to consistently grow premium quality, all natural fish and vegetables.

“Nelson and Pade, Inc has been at the forefront of aquaponic technology for many years.  Offerings include complete aquaponic systems for all applications including commercial production, education, research, producing food in remote villages and home food production.  In addition, Nelson and Pade, Inc. has written and published books, videos and school curriculums on aquaponics for over 15 years and has been continuously publishing the Aquaponics Journal (www.aquaponicsjournal.com ) since 1997.   Individuals from throughout the United States and numerous countries have attended aquaponics training workshops offered by Nelson and Pade, Inc.

“In an effort to meet the growing demand for their products and services, Nelson and Pade, Inc., in has recently purchased  a 12 acre property in Montello, WI that has offices, warehouses and room for expansion.  System assembly, order fulfillment, training and daily operations will take place in this new facility.  A complete revision of Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s popular and informative website, www.aquaponics.com is on the works.

“Nelson and Pade, In is currently guiding the installation of two of the largest aquaponic greenhouses in the world. They are also working with several other companies that are in the design stage of large aquaponic installations.  More announcements about these projects and the growth of this innovative company will be available soon.”

Our thanks to Rebecca Nelson. We look forward to hearing more.