{"product_id":"aquaponics-revealed","title":"Aquaponics Revealed: Create Your Own Fish Powered Garden","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCreate Your Own Fish Powered Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Video coming soon]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you heard about the aquaponics revolution?! It has the power to eliminate world hunger, eradicate America's health crisis and deliver the food control back into the hands of the people. The best part about this revolution is that it starts in your backyard. We are the solution. By simply partaking in backyard gardening, we can grow this movement to put the power back into the hands of We the People when it comes to our food quality and supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid the toxins lurking in our food and the nutritional void now found in our vegetables by growing and controlling your own backyard garden using a technique called aquaponics. These fish powered gardens are amazing little ecosystems. Discover how simple and powerful it is to raise your own fresh fish while growing beautiful vegetables at the same time. We will ease into what these systems are and how they work, then take it to the next level. By the end of this course you will have the knowledge and confidence to operate your own backyard aquaponic system. Join us in this incredible food revolution!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis course consists of 7 online classes (plus one bonus class) that you can take at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet Your Instructor: Chad Hudspeth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChad Hudspeth is the founder of Endless Food Systems, a manufacturing company of plug-and-play aquaponic kits. They have built several hundred systems to date which are in operation all over the USA and Puerto Rico. In this course, you will be able to glean valuable information on operating your own system through the thousands of hours of research and real world experience that Chad and his team have now perfected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaponics Revealed will teach you the mechanics and basic principles of how an aquaponic system works and the best way to operate your own backyard setup. We will cover the main parts and pieces of what makes up a system and show you some of the best designs that are proven to work. We will get into water quality and how to easily balance pH levels, often automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn the importance of using composting worms, trace minerals and worm tea in a system to keep it operating at its maximum potential. We will also share some of the very best insect control methods that are aquaponic safe and completely organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe 7 Classes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e01 — The Basics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look at what aquaponics is and where it came from, answer the most common questions about it, discover some of the ancient roots, and look at simple versions and different ways to power a system. We briefly touch on the importance of being able to control your food's quality and supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e02 — Grow Beds \u0026amp; Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe look at the many different kinds of grow beds that can be used for aquaponics and the various ways to filter the water. We also discuss the \"zones\" inside a media bed and why they are important. After this class, you will know for sure which kind of bed will suit your system design (not every plant works in every bed!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e03 — Fish \u0026amp; Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe explore the kinds of fish used in aquaponics, various plants grown, greenhouses vs. growing indoors, and indoor lighting. You will discover when to use certain kinds of fish, what type of fish food to use and where to purchase it, and which plants grow the best in aquaponics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e04 — Cycling \u0026amp; Water Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn how to cycle up a brand new system with and without fish, as well as what to test for and how to control the quality of your water. Controlling pH, ammonia and nitrates is quite important, and adding trace minerals on a monthly basis goes a long way. We'll share our worksheets so you know what to test for and how to control it on a weekly basis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e05 — Safe Insect Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing can frustrate aquaponic gardening more than having destructive insects snag your harvest before you can. We cover a brief history of pesticide use and how to organically and safely control harmful insects in your aquaponics systems — including direct control and preventative methods using inexpensive household methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e06 — Off-Grid \u0026amp; ROI\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn what it takes to go off-grid with an aquaponics system and what to expect as far as your return on investment. Learn how to calculate the number of solar panels needed, batteries and other components to run a standard system. If you've been wondering if aquaponics could be a way to make a living, this class will help you get the numbers you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e07 — Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis final class teaches you everything you need to know to make maintaining your system easy-breezy — how to properly top off a system, use float valves, prevent roots from building up in drain lines, the minimum size drains you should have, and cleaning filters, pumps and lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Others Have to Say:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you are interested in aquaponics and want honest answers from the owner who not only sells, but personally uses his merchandise, this is the place to buy. Chad and Jeff take their time and know their product. Can't wait to get started and trust me, this is THE place to purchase anything and everything aquaponics.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Nancy M.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I am blown away by the amount of produce in our system and have actually contacted a local restaurant about selling them some of the extra. Excellent design, I never thought gardening could be this easy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Laura M.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The system is a little over a year old now and growing like crazy. 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