Sacramento Aquaponics meeting Sat. Feb. 23! - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T13:03:13Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/sacramento-aquaponics-meeting-sat-feb-23?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A439696&groupId=4778851%3AGroup%3A267200&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, that was fun! 15 in at…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-02-24:4778851:Comment:4416042013-02-24T21:02:46.674ZPaul Trudeauhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulTrudeau
<p>Well, that was fun! 15 in attendance, with experience ranging from "just getting started" to "used to work at the largest recirculating fish farm in the nation." Thanks to all who made it and participated. To the best of my memory, here's what we covered:</p>
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<p>--reviewed State Fair situation; Big focus on urban farming this year at the fair, with more of a focus on "how you can grow your own food" than "here's what's grown on farms for you". Also tie-ins with "farm-to-fork"…</p>
<p>Well, that was fun! 15 in attendance, with experience ranging from "just getting started" to "used to work at the largest recirculating fish farm in the nation." Thanks to all who made it and participated. To the best of my memory, here's what we covered:</p>
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<p>--reviewed State Fair situation; Big focus on urban farming this year at the fair, with more of a focus on "how you can grow your own food" than "here's what's grown on farms for you". Also tie-ins with "farm-to-fork" movement. Aquaponics should fit all that very nicely. Almost everyone in attendance indicated they'd like to work on AP component of fair between now and then and/or during the fair. Randy & some of the folks who worked on it last year will be in touch with the State Fair folks and then get back to us. </p>
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<p>--Ian D. to look into organizing another local tour of up-and-running AP systems.</p>
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<p>--informal discussions of which fish to use in AP, where to get 55-gallon drums & IBCs, Adam's IBC AP system for sale (see other post on this forum), subcommittee that will advise State Dept. of Fish and Wildlife on AP, upcoming trainings (<a href="http://www.livingmandala.com/Living_Mandala/Aquaponics_With_Applied_Permaculture_Weekend_Intensive_April_2013.html" target="_blank">Max Meyers at San Rafael</a> in April and <a href="http://www.solarliving.org/courses/sustainable-living/586/sl142-intro-to-aquaponics-using-applied-permaculture/" target="_blank">Max Meyers @ Solar Living Institute</a> in May), etc.</p>
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<p>--Anne mentioned Luther Burbank High School's after-school garden club (BUG) has some aquaculture equipment laying around. If there are others who are interested in volunteering, could set up an AP system there.</p>
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<p>--did a quick tour of AP systems on my porch and in little greenhouse nearby.</p>
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<p>Will meet again sometime in the not-too-distant future, I'm sure.</p>
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<p>Others who were there - if you want to add or correct any of this - please do chime in!</p>
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<p>Paul</p> Alan, absolutely!
It would…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-02-19:4778851:Comment:4398742013-02-19T18:55:00.508ZPaul Trudeauhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulTrudeau
<p>Alan, absolutely! </p>
<p>It would be a treat to meet both of you.</p>
<p>Paul<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Alan McKnight said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/sacramento-aquaponics-meeting-sat-feb-23?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A440101&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment440101"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Paul, is it ok if I bring my wife to the meeting? she is the reason I got into…</p>
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<p>Alan, absolutely! </p>
<p>It would be a treat to meet both of you.</p>
<p>Paul<br/> <br/> <cite>Alan McKnight said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/sacramento-aquaponics-meeting-sat-feb-23?groupUrl=sacramento-aquaponics&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A440101&xg_source=msg_com_gr_forum#4778851Comment440101"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Paul, is it ok if I bring my wife to the meeting? she is the reason I got into Aquaponics.</p>
<p>Thanks </p>
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</blockquote> Paul, is it ok if I bring my…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-02-19:4778851:Comment:4401012013-02-19T17:46:19.313ZAlan McKnighthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlanMcKnight
<p>Paul, is it ok if I bring my wife to the meeting? she is the reason I got into Aquaponics.</p>
<p>Thanks </p>
<p>Paul, is it ok if I bring my wife to the meeting? she is the reason I got into Aquaponics.</p>
<p>Thanks </p> Reminder, Sacramento aquaponi…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-02-19:4778851:Comment:4396962013-02-19T02:49:10.471ZPaul Trudeauhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PaulTrudeau
<p>Reminder, Sacramento aquaponics meeting this coming Saturday, 2/23, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. We've got about a dozen folks confirmed and another 1/2 dozen maybes so far. A few additional items folks have brought up to discuss: an IBC system for sale; a state sub-committee on aquaponics to advise the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; possible local AP tour. Etc.! Hope to see y'all there.</p>
<p>Reminder, Sacramento aquaponics meeting this coming Saturday, 2/23, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. We've got about a dozen folks confirmed and another 1/2 dozen maybes so far. A few additional items folks have brought up to discuss: an IBC system for sale; a state sub-committee on aquaponics to advise the Dept. of Fish & Wildlife; possible local AP tour. Etc.! Hope to see y'all there.</p> I will do my best to be there!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-02-12:4778851:Comment:4379162013-02-12T02:55:34.581ZBradley C Taylorhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/BradleyCTaylor
<p>I will do my best to be there!</p>
<p>I will do my best to be there!</p> Cool Paul, I will try to be t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-02-04:4778851:Comment:4354802013-02-04T19:28:40.945ZJon Parrhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JonParr
<p>Cool Paul, I will try to be there. I have a chickens/rabbits class scheduled that day, but if things change I'll be there. Saturdays are so sacred these days.</p>
<p>Cool Paul, I will try to be there. I have a chickens/rabbits class scheduled that day, but if things change I'll be there. Saturdays are so sacred these days.</p>