Aquaponics For Everyone: Recent Episodes
RK Castillo
A listener emailed me a question asking for information on the basics of Aquaponics. After asking him a few questions I decided to create a quick Minisode explaining the basics of what you need to build an Aquaponics System.
In this new Minisode I talk about setting up an Aquaponics System in another country and the lessons I learned.
The Apartment Aquaponics book was finally released! You can get it at www.ApartmentAquaponics.com Until July 10 you can get the digital kindle version for Free. So go grab your book!
In today’s episode we talk with Anne Phillip from Mobius Micro Farms. We talk about how she is doing aquaponic microgreens for restaurants and discover the one thing she did that really helped her grow her business. Aquaponics by Mobius Microfarms from Erica J Mitchell on Vimeo.
In this episode I talk about a visit I made to the University of the Nations Aquaponics Farm. I talk about a way to aerate your fish tank without having air pumps. A trickle siphon that is a bell siphon that can fire with just drips of water. And how a couple of little geniuses […]
Today we talk with Farmer Kevin From Doodley Dees farm in texas. You’ll learn things like: Why They Got Started Doing Aquaponics The Big Mistake They Made in the Beginning Why They Went Big How They Are Going About Getting Their First Commercial Customer And much much more Check out their website at: http://doodleydeesfarm.com/ Or Subscribe […]
In today’s interview we talk with Irvin from Aquaponics.Club in Puerto Rico. We talk about all kinds of things from: 12V Pumps to use in your air lift pumps his plans to do roof top farms in Puerto Rico why he started doing aquaponics clubs and much much more I also mentioned the Solar Powered […]
In today’s episode I will share with you what I discovered after researching for 6 months on how to setup a Solar Powered Off Grid Aquaponics System. You’ll learn: 3 Different Types of Pumps you can use with your Solar System How to figure out exactly how much power your pump uses How to size […]
In this episode we talk with Steve McLeod of the Leaf Lovers about their project doing aquaponics and hydroponics in a shipping container. You’ll hear about: How he does vertical system along the walls of the shipping container. How they were able to make micro greens to add to a lettuce mix they sell to […]
Today I’m starting a new segment called “Farm Tours” where I talk about what I learned from visiting different Aquaponics Farms around the world. In this episode I talked about a recent visit to Tuloy Children’s Center right outside Manila. The thing that impressed me the most (other than how they’re able to take kids […]
In this episode we talk to Susanna from Friendly Aquaponics about: How they were able to lower the construction cost of their farm from $40,000 to $7000 The Biggest Mistake they made in “crop choice” Why starting small is the most important thing to be successful And much much more To get on their newsletter […]
In this episode I talk with Travis Hughey about Barrelponics. We talk about: Why he got started doing Aquaponics How he got the idea to use Barrels for ap systems How he ran his farm off vegetable oil for a year And a whole lot of other stuff! Enjoy
In this episode we talk with Haydn Christensen from Bay Berry Fresh about how he got live Zip Grow Towers into Wholefoods. You’ll hear about the process he went through to go from Hobby Grower to Commercial Farm The process of getting into Wholefoods What his daily schedule looks like as a commercial farmer.
In this episode I talk with Vernon Byrd from YWAM Kona’s Food Machine. You’ll hear: Why he got started. What they’re trying to do in 3rd World Countries Proto types of Manual Aquaponics Systems How to Make Sure the System You Set Up in Another Country Will Be Successful You can contact him at: UofNAquaponics@gmail.com.
In this episode I interview Glenn Martinez from Olomana Gardens In Hawaii about Aquaponics, PermaCulture, Airlift Pumps and a whole bunch of other stuff. You’ll hear: Why He Got Started in Aquaponics How he does the impossible with Air Lift Pumps How he keeps his farm from Stinking And a bunch of other stuff
In this episode we interview we interview Gina Cavaliero from Green Acre Aquaponics on Commercial Aquaponics. You’ll hear: The biggest mistake she made in the beginning. What you need to do to become succesful & profitable with your aquaponics farm What not to do when starting a farm How to be prepared for those down […]
In this episode we interview Sylvia Bernstein from the Aquaponic Source about getting started with your backyard aquaponic system. You’ll hear: The biggest mistake she made when she got started Her journey from hydroponics to aquaponics How many fish to use per Gallon of Water A little soapbox rant about feeding fish How the plants get […]
In this Episode we interview Phil Reasons from Morningstar Fishermen about using Aquaponics in 3rd World Countries. You’ll hear: The biggest mistake he made when he first started in Aquaponics. How they design systems to work in a 3rd World Country The natural things they use to feed their fish The Miracle Tree that works like […]
In this episode we talk with Nate Storey from Bright Agrotech LLC about Vertical Aquaponic Farming. You’ll hear: Why he invented the Zip Grow Towers How to avoid the biggest mistake he made in the beginning How to successfully grow a vertical farm Why he prefers vertical farms to DWC or NFT systems 2 great […]
In this short episode we hear from RK Castillo, the Non Hippie Farmer, why he started this podcast and what you can look forward to.
RK Castillo explains why he is the Non Hippie Farmer What he has learned about starting in Aquaponics The basics you need to know to be successful when doing Aquapoincs