Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T05:28:19ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohuthttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2796955744?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/group/commercialap/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=2pr9zvhe1w6b1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNew IBC Grow Out Tankstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-03-30:4778851:Topic:6018012015-03-30T20:19:12.853ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>The barrels in the back of the 6-IBC grow out tanks are 2-media filters, 1 lava rock filter and on the extreme left, the sump.</p>
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<p>The large 1,000 tanks in the back are not currently in use.</p>
<p>The barrels in the back of the 6-IBC grow out tanks are 2-media filters, 1 lava rock filter and on the extreme left, the sump.</p>
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<p>The large 1,000 tanks in the back are not currently in use.</p> One on One advicetag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-07-30:4778851:Topic:5729992014-07-30T21:16:54.492ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>I would to talk to someone who started their business One on one hopefully. Either through email , skype or if local enough meet with them. As I have a bunch of questions of what you went through to get to the point you are at, etc </p>
<p>I would to talk to someone who started their business One on one hopefully. Either through email , skype or if local enough meet with them. As I have a bunch of questions of what you went through to get to the point you are at, etc </p> Pricingtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-06-11:4778851:Topic:5672712014-06-11T20:42:50.178ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>As i am writing my business plan. I am trying to work on prices for catfish and minnows, How do you people work on your pricing ?</p>
<p>As i am writing my business plan. I am trying to work on prices for catfish and minnows, How do you people work on your pricing ?</p> Aquaponics start-up. Still undergoing business plan - In SPAIN - Help need it (please)tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-03-06:4778851:Topic:5518812014-03-06T16:06:22.562ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p><span>Hello every body. I am seriously researching in order to create a AQ start-up. Hope to develop a feasible business plan. It looks like no one has tried AQ in Spain al though it is a perfect country of its characteristics. I would very much appreciate any kind of help. Also some realistic numbers fro some of you already running AQ profitable businesses. I am also very much in need of how to get some providers/vendors of AQ systems in continental Europe as I have not found any serious…</span></p>
<p><span>Hello every body. I am seriously researching in order to create a AQ start-up. Hope to develop a feasible business plan. It looks like no one has tried AQ in Spain al though it is a perfect country of its characteristics. I would very much appreciate any kind of help. Also some realistic numbers fro some of you already running AQ profitable businesses. I am also very much in need of how to get some providers/vendors of AQ systems in continental Europe as I have not found any serious system around here. </span></p>
<p>It seams Europe needs a little help from the aquaponics community.</p>
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<p>Thank you very much in advance for your help!</p>
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<p> </p> Green Acres Farm Revolution Classtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-02-26:4778851:Topic:5504192014-02-26T20:03:48.177ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
Been thinking of going to the farm/aquaponics seminar, has anyone been? Worth it?
Been thinking of going to the farm/aquaponics seminar, has anyone been? Worth it? Business Plan statstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-24:4778851:Topic:4667352013-04-24T14:12:15.510ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>My partner and I are polishing our business plan for an FSA loan application and I wanted to compare what we have completed versus what another project's take may be - either aquaculture or aquaponics. Has anyone read or written a plan in the past year? We are taking a short course that includes some business planning later this summer but I'm submitting our plan in the next week or so.</p>
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<p>Thanks for any feedback - it's all helpful!</p>
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<p>My partner and I are polishing our business plan for an FSA loan application and I wanted to compare what we have completed versus what another project's take may be - either aquaculture or aquaponics. Has anyone read or written a plan in the past year? We are taking a short course that includes some business planning later this summer but I'm submitting our plan in the next week or so.</p>
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<p>Thanks for any feedback - it's all helpful!</p>
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<p>Kristine</p> Commercial Fish Tankstag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-04-22:4778851:Topic:4658662013-04-22T17:46:13.700ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>I live in South Jersey and am having difficulty locating 300+ blue plastic fish tanks for building my aquaponic system. Does anyone know of a reliable source where tanks can be purchased without having to buy a kit system?</p>
<p>I live in South Jersey and am having difficulty locating 300+ blue plastic fish tanks for building my aquaponic system. Does anyone know of a reliable source where tanks can be purchased without having to buy a kit system?</p> USDA microloan programtag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-22:4778851:Topic:4531592013-03-22T15:33:03.454ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p><span>Tanks to Randy Lovell, Aquaculture Coordinator, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, for bringing this to my attention:</span></p>
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<p><span>Tanks to Randy Lovell, Aquaculture Coordinator, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, for bringing this to my attention:</span></p>
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<tr><td><p>MEMPHIS, Jan. 15, 2013—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a new microloan program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designed to help small and family operations, beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers secure loans under $35,000. The new microloan program is aimed at bolstering the progress of producers through their start-up years by providing needed resources and helping to increase equity so that farmers may eventually graduate to commercial credit and expand their operations. The microloan program will also provide a less burdensome, more simplified application process in comparison to traditional farm loans.</p>
<p>"I have met several small and beginning farmers, returning veterans and disadvantaged producers interested in careers in farming who too often must rely on credit cards or personal loans with high interest rates to finance their start-up operations," said Vilsack. "By further expanding access to credit to those just starting to put down roots in farming, USDA continues to help grow a new generation of farmers, while ensuring the strength of an American agriculture sector that drives our economy, creates jobs, and provides the most secure and affordable food supply in the world."</p>
<p>The new microloans, said Vilsack, represent how USDA continues to make year-over-year gains in expanding credit opportunities for minority, socially-disadvantaged and young and beginning farmers and ranchers across the United States. The final rule establishing the microloan program will be published in the Jan. 17 issue of the Federal Register. The interest rate for USDA's new microloan product changes monthly and is currently 1.25 percent.</p>
<p>Administered through USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Operating Loan Program, the new microloan program offers credit options and solutions to a variety of producers. FSA has a long history of providing agricultural credit to the nation's farmers and ranchers through its Operating Loan Program. In assessing its programs, FSA evaluated the needs of smaller farm operations and any unintended barriers to obtaining financing. For beginning farmers and ranchers, for instance, the new microloan program offers a simplified loan application process. In addition, for those who want to grow niche crops to sell directly to ethnic markets and farmers markets, the microloan program offers a path to obtain financing. For past FSA Rural Youth Loan recipients, the microloan program provides a bridge to successfully transition to larger-scale operations.</p>
<p>Since 2009, <a href="http://www.usda.gov/documents/Results-Ag-Production.pdf" title="Opens in new window." target="_blank">USDA has made a record amount of farm loans</a> through FSA—more than 128,000 loans totaling nearly $18 billion. USDA has increased the number of loans to beginning farmers and ranchers from 11,000 loans in 2008 to 15,000 loans in 2011. More than 40 percent of USDA's farm loans now go to beginning farmers. In addition, USDA has increased its lending to socially-disadvantaged producers by nearly 50 percent since 2008.</p>
<p>Producers can apply for a maximum of $35,000 to pay for initial start-up expenses such as hoop houses to extend the growing season, essential tools, irrigation, delivery vehicles, and annual expenses such as seed, fertilizer, utilities, land rents, marketing, and distribution expenses. As their financing needs increase, applicants can apply for an operating loan up to the maximum amount of $300,000 or obtain financing from a commercial lender under FSA's Guaranteed Loan Program.</p>
<p>USDA farm loans can be used to purchase land, livestock, equipment, feed, seed, and supplies, or be to construct buildings or make farm improvements. Small farmers often rely on credit cards or personal loans, which carry high interest rates and have less flexible payment schedules, to finance their operations. Expanding access to credit, USDA's microloan will provide a simple and flexible loan process for small operations.</p>
<p>Producers interested in applying for a microloan may contact their local <a href="http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateOffices?area=stoffice&subject=landing&topic=landing" title="Opens in new window." target="_blank">Farm Service Agency office</a>.</p>
<p>The Obama Administration, with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack's leadership, has worked tirelessly to strengthen rural America, maintain a strong farm safety net, and create opportunities for America's farmers and ranchers. U.S. agriculture is currently experiencing one of its most productive periods in American history thanks to the productivity, resiliency, and resourcefulness of our producers.</p>
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Hi everyone.<br />
We are currently Looking into all of this and trying to go through all the info ,blogs etc .<br />
Has anyone actually compared the two against each other based on soft investment, running costs etc.<br />
Don't get me wrong i love the aquaponic concept and experiment with my own back yard set up, but at the end of the day it's a business , that has to be justified.<br />
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Basically I'm starting to look into utilizing an existing 8 unit hoop house setup approximate 14000 soft of floor area, and…
Hi everyone.<br />
We are currently Looking into all of this and trying to go through all the info ,blogs etc .<br />
Has anyone actually compared the two against each other based on soft investment, running costs etc.<br />
Don't get me wrong i love the aquaponic concept and experiment with my own back yard set up, but at the end of the day it's a business , that has to be justified.<br />
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Basically I'm starting to look into utilizing an existing 8 unit hoop house setup approximate 14000 soft of floor area, and trying to decipher which is more sustainable as a business.RAS or Aquaponic.<br />
If any has looked into the two apples for apples I would appreciate the knowledge.<br />
Thanks Gerry I am going for ittag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-10:4778851:Topic:4480142013-03-10T05:52:31.150ZWilliam Kohuthttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/WilliamKohut
<p>I recently moved my family to the country. We purchased house and 10 acres, and I am going to start a business. We are going to raise fish and produce in green houses and do our best to market it. I just joined your group and would love any hints or advice that anyone might have, thanks in advance cheers.</p>
<p>I recently moved my family to the country. We purchased house and 10 acres, and I am going to start a business. We are going to raise fish and produce in green houses and do our best to market it. I just joined your group and would love any hints or advice that anyone might have, thanks in advance cheers.</p>