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Started by Melissa O'Callaghan-Weber. Last reply by Jorge G. Nov 6, 2015. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Hello I'm new to tilapia farming. I just bought a 10 acre farm in punta gorda with 16 large ponds. I need to find a good test kit and fingerlings to start stocking. Anyone know where to get a good…Continue
south florida farmers unite (or at least put yourself on the member map)
Started by chuck. Last reply by Michael Welber Oct 9, 2015. 18 Replies 3 Likes
i realy feel like i am on my own down here. i have a decent set up and know of a few people who are trying to get started. but we realy need to pull together and act like a comunity or we never will…Continue
Looking for fingerlings way down south
Started by JRComito. Last reply by JRComito May 2, 2015. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,I am looking to buy some fingerlings. I have tried contacting three different fisheries with no luck, as well as mail order. I'm sure the problem is the small amount I want(50-100). I only…Continue
The Central Florida Great Aquaponics Tour
Started by M Cosmo. Last reply by Jeff S Nov 7, 2014. 75 Replies 2 Likes
So It is the slow season for growing in florida. How about planing a one day tour to a few of our sites in Central Florida. We could go to Morningstar, my place and some others in the general central…Continue
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Comment by Greg Pettengill on April 2, 2011 at 5:04pm
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So there is a different permit for wild caught fish?
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Comment by TCLynx on April 2, 2011 at 4:55pm
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If you are raising them in a backyard system for personal consumption no.
I've never heard of a farming permit. Most permits have more to do with what is being done with the products. If it is all for personal consumption then no. If you are say, selling chicken, meat, eggs, milk, or produce or anything that requires processing in a certified kitchen then yes there are regulations you have to deal with.
If you plan to sell and transport fish, then there is an aquaculture permit.
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Comment by Kinshala on April 2, 2011 at 4:49pm
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but is the aquaculture certificate from DACS still needed?
and also, are there any farming permits here in Florida?
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In most of Florida, Blue Tilapia are the exception to the permit rule. You need an aquaculture permit to grow any other type of tilapia other than blue tilapia. Blues have already escaped here in FL years ago and you can find them naturalized in most Florida waters now.
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Comment by B. Pearcy on April 2, 2011 at 4:03pm
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I just bought my grow beds. They are in the truck as we speak. I got 2 Rubbermaid 100 gallon stock tanks.
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what kind of permit is needed to grow blue tilapia?
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Comment by Izzy on April 1, 2011 at 9:02am
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Fortunately, no damage besides a piece of styrofoam from the raft bed got smashed to pieces because it got carried to a very high speed. I saw the whole thing... And it happened when the storm first hit, which clued me in to tie things down. The plants didn't seem to care though. Glad you are okay! :-t
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Comment by Morning Star Fishermen on April 1, 2011 at 8:55am
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Did anyone else fall victim to the destructive storms across Florida these last few days?
At Morning Star Fishermen in Dade City, FL - the 60+ mile per hour winds tore off a portion of the roof in the main greenhouse building. Plus we had fallen trees, 3 wash outs that are over 3-4 ft deep that are quickly looking more like sink holes, not to mention a torn up/washed out road. Whew! We survived though.
How is everyone doing? Are your aquaponic systems still up & running after these storms? How about your buildings, greenhouses and shelters? We pray that everyone is ok.
P.S. If anyone can volunteer or help in any way, we would greatly appreciate it as we are in great need of help. Thank you and God Bless!
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We NEED VOLUNTEERS this week to help put up our shade cloth over the greenhouse. COME HELP & get an in-depth aquaponics tour! Call 352-523-2722 We are in Dade City, Florida. :D
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Blue Gill might also be a good choice for them then if they can stand a longer grow out. They can get blue gill from Florida Fish Farms I believe.
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