Understanding Aquaponics: A Fish And Plant Production Method That Is On The Rise

Join us now in our conversation about aquaponics and environmental sustainability with Nancy Gift! Nancy is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Chair of the Sustainability and Environmental Studies Department at Berea College.

Nancy has an expansive background in agriculture, and got her Ph.D. in weed science from Cornell University in 2002. Since then, she has focused her research on environmental topics involving aquaponics and ecological sustainability.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• What an aquaponics system is, and what environment can benefit from it.
• What needs to be done to make sure that aquaponics is done right.
• The role that plants play in cleaning aquaponic ecosystems.
• The kinds of fish work well for aquaponics, and what they eat.

Both aquaculture and hydroponic farming techniques create the basis of aquaponic systems, and Nancy tells us how these methods are utilized in real-world situations.

Want to find out more about Nancy Gift and her work? Visit www.berea.edu now!