The Organic Family Farm Canby OR - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T13:35:26Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?id=4778851%3ATopic%3A423342&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Michael,
I'm curious how…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-03:4778851:Comment:5658802014-06-03T17:14:06.219ZSean Maxwellhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/SeanMaxwell
<p>Hi Michael,</p>
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<p>I'm curious how your aquaponics adventure is going? I see this post was from a few years ago. I recently moved to Eugene and am exploring the aquaponics world in Oregon. Please get in touch and let me know how things are going with your farm. If your aquaponics system is still running I'd love to come check it out and maybe get involved if possible? </p>
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<p>I'm curious how your aquaponics adventure is going? I see this post was from a few years ago. I recently moved to Eugene and am exploring the aquaponics world in Oregon. Please get in touch and let me know how things are going with your farm. If your aquaponics system is still running I'd love to come check it out and maybe get involved if possible? </p> Sounds good to me, maybe on t…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-03:4778851:Comment:5120152013-09-03T18:04:10.671ZGarrett Van Nestehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GarrettVanNeste
<p>Sounds good to me, maybe on the weekends when I don't have to fight the crappy, Portland traffic. haha :)<br></br><br></br><cite>Michael Silberstein said:</cite></p>
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<p>Sounds good to me, maybe on the weekends when I don't have to fight the crappy, Portland traffic. haha :)<br/><br/><cite>Michael Silberstein said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A511930&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment511930"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>It was a pleasure having you out. you are more than welcome to come and visit anytime or even help <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/> . Nearly every week we have something new going on.</p>
<p><br/><cite>Garrett Van Neste said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A512012&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment512012"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I had the pleasure of checking out Michael's farm this weekend. I have to say I was quite impressed by his resoursfulness, he is quite the "Craigslist Wizard." I think just taking things step-by-step is the way to go, growing as resources and demand permit. Not only is he growing his produce organically, but the feel I get, is his farm is growing organically as well. Super nice guy, and I am happy to have made an aquaponic friend in the area! If anybody is nearby, it's well worth getting a chance to meet Michael and check out his operation. Thanks for having me out Michael</p>
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</blockquote> It was a pleasure having you…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-03:4778851:Comment:5119302013-09-03T17:27:35.702ZMichael Silbersteinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelSilberstein
<p>It was a pleasure having you out. you are more than welcome to come and visit anytime or even help <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"></img> . Nearly every week we have something new going on.</p>
<p><br></br> <cite>Garrett Van Neste said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A512012&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment512012"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I had the pleasure of checking out Michael's…</p>
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<p>It was a pleasure having you out. you are more than welcome to come and visit anytime or even help <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/> . Nearly every week we have something new going on.</p>
<p><br/> <cite>Garrett Van Neste said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A512012&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment512012"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I had the pleasure of checking out Michael's farm this weekend. I have to say I was quite impressed by his resoursfulness, he is quite the "Craigslist Wizard." I think just taking things step-by-step is the way to go, growing as resources and demand permit. Not only is he growing his produce organically, but the feel I get, is his farm is growing organically as well. Super nice guy, and I am happy to have made an aquaponic friend in the area! If anybody is nearby, it's well worth getting a chance to meet Michael and check out his operation. Thanks for having me out Michael</p>
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</blockquote> I had the pleasure of checkin…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-09-03:4778851:Comment:5120122013-09-03T16:41:43.641ZGarrett Van Nestehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GarrettVanNeste
<p>I had the pleasure of checking out Michael's farm this weekend. I have to say I was quite impressed by his resoursfulness, he is quite the "Craigslist Wizard." I think just taking things step-by-step is the way to go, growing as resources and demand permit. Not only is he growing his produce organically, but the feel I get, is his farm is growing organically as well. Super nice guy, and I am happy to have made an aquaponic friend in the area! If anybody is nearby, it's well worth…</p>
<p>I had the pleasure of checking out Michael's farm this weekend. I have to say I was quite impressed by his resoursfulness, he is quite the "Craigslist Wizard." I think just taking things step-by-step is the way to go, growing as resources and demand permit. Not only is he growing his produce organically, but the feel I get, is his farm is growing organically as well. Super nice guy, and I am happy to have made an aquaponic friend in the area! If anybody is nearby, it's well worth getting a chance to meet Michael and check out his operation. Thanks for having me out Michael</p> I know there are a few commer…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-31:4778851:Comment:5109322013-08-31T01:19:13.591ZMichael Silbersteinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelSilberstein
<p>I know there are a few commercial companies out there you being one. but its location location location.. you are central pacific and yes there are several around you and south into PSW With all the research I did as far as PNW (roseburg north) TOFF is the first commercial food production aquaponics. there are a few none profits and fisheries that do aquaponics but they are ether not for profit or for selling living fish to others. That is why i say what i say. I was not meaning any…</p>
<p>I know there are a few commercial companies out there you being one. but its location location location.. you are central pacific and yes there are several around you and south into PSW With all the research I did as far as PNW (roseburg north) TOFF is the first commercial food production aquaponics. there are a few none profits and fisheries that do aquaponics but they are ether not for profit or for selling living fish to others. That is why i say what i say. I was not meaning any disrespect to you or the others but I am in a different region the you. (when it comes to growing produce) you are typically 10F warmer there in the summer not to mention that your spring shows earlier and fall shows later there here. But I am glad to have you so close. <img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Grin.gif"/> I may need to take a road trip an see how others do there business.<br/> <br/> <cite>Michael Hasey said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A510850&xg_source=activity#4778851Comment510850"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>With all due respect for you project, I thought I might let you know that there is quite a few of us operating commercial systems and a few of us have been at it for many years. Good luck with you project, feel free to ask any questions.</p>
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</blockquote> I would like to help you anyw…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-13:4778851:Comment:5041672013-08-13T17:55:37.690ZMichael Silbersteinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelSilberstein
<p>I would like to help you anyway i can.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Garrett Van Neste said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A503973&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment503973"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Michael, I just sent you a PM/friend request. But I was hoping to get a chance to pick your brain a bit, or maybe come check out your farm if you're open to it. I'm only…</p>
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<p>I would like to help you anyway i can.<br/> <br/> <cite>Garrett Van Neste said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A503973&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment503973"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Michael, I just sent you a PM/friend request. But I was hoping to get a chance to pick your brain a bit, or maybe come check out your farm if you're open to it. I'm only about 30 minutes North of you, up in Vancouver, WA. I have some interest in starting an aquaponic farm of my own.</p>
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</blockquote> Hi Michael, I just sent you a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-08-12:4778851:Comment:5039732013-08-12T17:46:46.744ZGarrett Van Nestehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/GarrettVanNeste
<p>Hi Michael, I just sent you a PM/friend request. But I was hoping to get a chance to pick your brain a bit, or maybe come check out your farm if you're open to it. I'm only about 30 minutes North of you, up in Vancouver, WA. I have some interest in starting an aquaponic farm of my own.</p>
<p>Hi Michael, I just sent you a PM/friend request. But I was hoping to get a chance to pick your brain a bit, or maybe come check out your farm if you're open to it. I'm only about 30 minutes North of you, up in Vancouver, WA. I have some interest in starting an aquaponic farm of my own.</p> Cattle Panels are 16foot by 4…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-12-31:4778851:Comment:4263492012-12-31T00:55:39.615ZMichael Silbersteinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelSilberstein
<p>Cattle Panels are 16foot by 4 ft fence panels that are for cattle or other livestock. they are typically 6 gauge metal rod welded together. they are rigid but can be bent to a round. Placing the ring on level ground place liner and done.. </p>
<p>Here is a photo of larger tanks made this way.</p>
<p><br></br> <a href="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/attachment/download?id=4778851%3AUploadedFile%3A424855" rel="nofollow">tank design.JPG</a></p>
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<p>Cattle Panels are 16foot by 4 ft fence panels that are for cattle or other livestock. they are typically 6 gauge metal rod welded together. they are rigid but can be bent to a round. Placing the ring on level ground place liner and done.. </p>
<p>Here is a photo of larger tanks made this way.</p>
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<p><br/> <cite>Dawn Owens said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/the-organic-family-farm-canby-or?xg_source=activity#4778851Comment424859"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Michael, what are cattle panels? I presume bent metal fencing, like a metal gate? </p>
<p>I've seen some designs for both the plants and as fish tanks that are wooden planks on ground level, held in place with metal rods secured into the ground. The water is held in with food-safe liners; most of the weight of the water is right on the ground so not much chance of leaks or worse. If you use a floating raft system, you won't need to buy grow-media, I would think that's cheaper (?). And depending on what kind of fish you choose, you shouldn't need heaters in your climate. I'm planning on koi (will be building out the system this winter/spring) but I don't want to get into harvesting for meat which I've decided grosses me out and would not be cost effective in any event. It also adds a huge amount to the legal side of things. I'll be growing worms to augment their diet and they will easily take whatever cold or hot weather my southern Oregon climate will throw at them. </p>
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<p>Good luck with everything! </p>
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</blockquote> Michael, what are cattle pane…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-12-23:4778851:Comment:4248592012-12-23T17:07:53.629ZDawn Owenshttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/DawnOwens
<p>Michael, what are cattle panels? I presume bent metal fencing, like a metal gate? </p>
<p>I've seen some designs for both the plants and as fish tanks that are wooden planks on ground level, held in place with metal rods secured into the ground. The water is held in with food-safe liners; most of the weight of the water is right on the ground so not much chance of leaks or worse. If you use a floating raft system, you won't need to buy grow-media, I would think that's cheaper (?). And…</p>
<p>Michael, what are cattle panels? I presume bent metal fencing, like a metal gate? </p>
<p>I've seen some designs for both the plants and as fish tanks that are wooden planks on ground level, held in place with metal rods secured into the ground. The water is held in with food-safe liners; most of the weight of the water is right on the ground so not much chance of leaks or worse. If you use a floating raft system, you won't need to buy grow-media, I would think that's cheaper (?). And depending on what kind of fish you choose, you shouldn't need heaters in your climate. I'm planning on koi (will be building out the system this winter/spring) but I don't want to get into harvesting for meat which I've decided grosses me out and would not be cost effective in any event. It also adds a huge amount to the legal side of things. I'll be growing worms to augment their diet and they will easily take whatever cold or hot weather my southern Oregon climate will throw at them. </p>
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<p>Good luck with everything! </p>
<p></p> We are not needing 50k We are…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2012-12-23:4778851:Comment:4249612012-12-23T16:46:57.304ZMichael Silbersteinhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/MichaelSilberstein
<p>We are not needing 50k We are only needing a Few K. this will be used to finish the first stage of the build out. This will provide 2 fish tanks and supporting systems, grow beds, and fish. then about every month 1 or 2 fish tanks and beds taking about 9 months to complete system and be fully running. Over the Summer We will also be using the out side aria to produce more food to provide the needed income to do the aquaponics expansions.</p>
<p>We are not needing 50k We are only needing a Few K. this will be used to finish the first stage of the build out. This will provide 2 fish tanks and supporting systems, grow beds, and fish. then about every month 1 or 2 fish tanks and beds taking about 9 months to complete system and be fully running. Over the Summer We will also be using the out side aria to produce more food to provide the needed income to do the aquaponics expansions.</p>