2-DAY AQUAPONICS INTENSIVE (WEEKEND)
Join us for our last aquaponics intensive of the 2026 season!
Led by Oko Farms Founder and Director Yemi Amu, our 2-day intensive aquaponics course is a deep dive into the history, science, and practice of aquaponics, a unique ecosystem approach to farming that saves water while growing more food sustainably.
In this comprehensive 2-day intensive course, participants will gain practical knowledge for designing and maintaining aquaponics ecosystems for farming, its significance in enhancing food security, and its role in promoting environmental stewardship.
PROGRAM FEE
$500
Sign up with a friend for a 50% discount each! Email lexi@okofarms.org for more information.
Location: Oko Farms at Honey’s Rooftop | 99 Scott Ave, Bushwick 11237
PROGRAM GOALS:
Oko Farms strives to ensure participants exit our program with a strong foundation in Aquaponics System design and fish and plant cultivation. The program emphasizes aquaponics as a natural ecosystem and its permaculture applications. Participants will leave with the skills to design and maintain sustainable aquaponics operations of various sizes; the capacity to engage the public on diverse topics relating to aquaponics, fish welfare, and ecosystem sustainability; and knowledge of small good food business best practices.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Topics Covered: History of Aquaponics; Environmental and Social Impacts of Aquaponics, Microbes + Nitrogen Cycle in AP; Water Quality Parameters; Fish Management and Welfare; Plant Cultivation in AP; Aquaponics Hardware + Design; Business Best Practices
In two days, you will learn everything you need to know to design and manage your own aquaponics ecosystem.
Skill Level:
This course is perfect for beginners, experienced farmers, and educators ready to explore aquaponics and expand their knowledge of food production.
Instruction:
We use a popular education model to teach sustainable aquaponics farming. We emphasize accessibility of methods and materials, showing that aquaponics can be adapted to projects of any size, location or budget.
This course combines lectures and hands-on learning for in-person participants. Students will also be invited to design their own aquaponics systems for review on Day 2 by the instructor and other participants.
Dates:
Saturday, October 31+ Sunday, November 1
NOTE: Tea, coffee, and light refreshments for snacking throughout the day are provided by Oko Farms, participants are responsible for their own lunch.
This program is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under sub award number ENE25-189.