The Oko Farms Aquaponics Training Program is NYC’s only farm training initiative dedicated to both aspiring and seasoned growers. This engaging three-month program immerses participants in aquaponics, an ancient approach to agriculture that merges plant cultivation with fish farming. This integrated approach to farming provides a distinctive learning experience for beginning farmers and strengthens the skills of established growers.
PROGRAM FEE: $2500
**NOTE: Payment by monthly installment available. Email jess@okofarms.org for more information.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Participants will explore various facets of aquaponics, including:
- Microbiology
- Aquaculture
- Soilless plant cultivation
- Water quality parameters
- System design
- Small farm planning for urban and rural environments
The curriculum features hands-on experiential learning alongside formal lectures, engaging videos, and comprehensive reading materials.
The Oko Farms Aquaponics Training Program is NYC’s only farm training initiative dedicated to both aspiring and seasoned growers. This engaging three-month program immerses participants in aquaponics, an ancient approach to agriculture that merges plant cultivation with fish farming. This integrated approach to farming provides a distinctive learning experience for beginning farmers and strengthens the skills of established growers.
PROGRAM FEE: $2500
**NOTE: Payment by monthly installment available. Email jess@okofarms.org for more information.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Participants will explore various facets of aquaponics, including:
- Microbiology
- Aquaculture
- Soilless plant cultivation
- Water quality parameters
- System design
- Small farm planning for urban and rural environments
The curriculum features hands-on experiential learning alongside formal lectures, engaging videos, and comprehensive reading materials.
