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Comment by Jonathan Farrand on October 12, 2011 at 12:24pm

Can't add compost!

 

Comment by Jonathan Farrand on October 12, 2011 at 12:22pm

Phillips Exeter Acedemy. He just spoke about his businesses and took questions at the end. He doen't dig if you can believe that!! He lays down a thick layer of wood chips, then apply a generous amount of his composted organic material. So no weeds and super rich soil. However he did mention how the USDA is trying to regulate greenhouse growing saying you can grow but you need to use whatever existing soil is there polluted or not. Basically saying you can add compost!! Together we as growers need to unite and keep big Ag and Big governement out of our natural and healthy food production!!

Comment by K Schreiber on October 12, 2011 at 10:58am

I like the idea of hardy fish.  Where did you see Will Allen speak, Jonathan?

 

Comment by Jonathan Farrand on October 11, 2011 at 7:54pm

I just saw Will Allen speak tonight and he said he has great results with Lake Perch now that any native species are to poluted in the great lakes to consume. His actual words were "If I had one million lake perch today I would have a million sold tomorrow". Just fish for thought.

Comment by Patrick Roche on October 11, 2011 at 3:59pm

Thanks K Schreiber and Joshua! After doing a little research I think i'm going to try Yellow Perch. I'd like to avoid having to heat the water so they seem like a tasty option for that. I've yet to check out the rules for importing fish - hopefully I don't run into too many issues.

Comment by K Schreiber on October 4, 2011 at 6:23am

There is an aquaculturist in the Sunapee, NH area who has tilapia and has offered to sell fingerlings.  Unfortunately, I can't remember his name, but how many aquaculturists can there be in NH?  You might be able to find him through NOFA.  I'm pretty sure he's a member.

Comment by Joshua Gray on October 2, 2011 at 5:49pm

Here is a list of fish hatcheries in the area: http://www.ct.gov/dep/lib/dep/fishing/general_information/hatcheryl...  

I dont know what MA law is like for importing fish. For a list of MA only locations try http://extension.umass.edu/aquaculture/finfish-farms

Comment by Patrick Roche on October 2, 2011 at 1:30pm

Hi all,

I've been doing aquaponics for a few years with goldfish. I'd love to move to some edible fish like Tilapia or perch. Does anyone know where I can purchase fingerlings in the New England area? Thanks,

 

Patrick

Comment by Jonathan Farrand on October 1, 2011 at 4:03pm

I am persuing food production with aquaponics as a main career. Until then I will be a cavemen working with lobsters.

Comment by K Schreiber on October 1, 2011 at 3:44pm

Food security is my main motivation, but I am also concerned with potential fish scarcity as fisheries are not doing well and I LOVE to eat fish!

I will be curious to hear more about your CSA as it develops.  Sounds like a great way to get year round food.

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