Expect to hear more about aquaponics farms in the future.
First, let’s clarify what the word “aquaponics” means, as you may confuse it (as I have before) with hydroponics or aquaculture.
Aquaponics refers to what’s essentially a recirculating aquaculture system that involves the growth of both fish and plants, according to the Aquaponics Association, based in Annandale, Virginia.
“The fish waste feeds the growing plants using organic hydroponic techniques. The plants, in turn, clean and filter the water that returns to the fish environment,” according to the association website…
– Read the full article here: http://highlandstoday.com/list/highlands-agri-leader-news/aquaponics-farming-catching-on-20150316/#sthash.MJneCUK9.dpuf
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