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Welcome to our online educational platform, Oko Edu!

We’re the educational arm of Oko Farms, helping you upskill in the world of Aquaponics, urban agroecology, textile craft, and more.

Join us and let’s grow together, no matter where you are in the world.

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Introducing our inaugural masterclass

Introducing our inaugural masterclass

Aquaponics Fundamentals

Over eight lessons, you'll gain hands-on knowledge to design, build, and maintain your own aquaponics system — while understanding how this growing method connects to food justice, climate resilience, and community empowerment.

  • Self-paced modules

  • Lifetime access to all course content

  • Multiple downloads of additional course materials, worksheets, and how-to guides

  • Taught by aquaponics expert and Oko Farms founder, Yemi Amu

EARLY BIRD PRICING: $550 (regular $750)

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Who We Are

Oko Edu is an immersive online learning experience built on over a decade of aquaponics farming in New York City. Our courses are taught by Farmer Yemi, Oko Farms' founder and one of NYC's leading voices in urban, sustainable agriculture.

At Oko Edu, we believe that growing food is both a practical skill and a powerful act. Our curriculum goes beyond technique, connecting learners to the deeper story of why food systems matter, who they serve, and how aquaponics can help build a more resilient, equitable world.

What You Can Expect:

🌱 Learn by Doing: Hands-on, practical curriculum designed for real-world application. Whether you're growing on a rooftop, in a classroom, or in your backyard.

🐟 Taught by Farmers: Every lesson is grounded in lived experience. Farmer Yemi brings the knowledge of accessible aquaponics directly to your screen.

🌍 Rooted in Purpose: Our approach is inspired by Traditional Ecological Knowledge — low-tech, accessible, and deeply connected to community resilience and food justice.

What You’ll Learn

Explore how aquaponics increases food access, saves water, and builds climate resilience. You'll understand the historical roots of this practice in Traditional Ecological Knowledge and be able to articulate how sustainable food production connects to equity and community empowerment.

Build Fundamental Knowledge

Learn to match system design with your unique space, climate, and goals. You'll understand how fish tanks, grow beds, pumps, and plumbing fit together, and gain the confidence to build a small or mid-size system from scratch.

Design Systems That Work

Understand the science behind aquaponics and how beneficial bacteria convert fish waste into plant food. You'll learn to safely cycle a new system, test water quality, and create conditions where fish, plants, and microorganisms all thrive together.

Keep Fish and Plants Thriving

Meet your instructor, Farmer Yemi.

Yemi Amu is a farmer, educator, and the Founder and Director of Oko Urban Farms, Inc. In 2013, she established the Oko Farms Aquaponics Farm and Education Center, New York City's first and only publicly accessible outdoor aquaponics farm.

With over a decade of experience in urban agriculture and aquaponics, Yemi has supported the creation and maintenance of more than 20 growing spaces across NYC and developed hands-on programs in farming, nutrition, and culinary practice for youth and adults. Her work uses aquaponics as a tool to foster environmental awareness, community connection, and a deeper relationship to the food system.

Yemi holds a Master's degree in Health and Nutrition Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. In 2021, she joined the inaugural cohort of the Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab, created by Theaster Gates in collaboration with Prada.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • You get lifetime access to all course content. This means unlimited access to the course videos, downloadable materials, and readings.

  • Feel free to email us at our contact page if you have specific questions during your course experience. Our small team is often out in the field, so we appreciate your patience in getting back to you.

  • Yes! We are always evolving our courses and will add more course types and levels as time goes on. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the first look when we do!

  • Early Bird Discount for the Aquaponics Fundamentals course will end on August 31, 2026. After that, the course will be offered at the regular price of $750. If cost is a big barrier, please email us directly to discuss and we can see how we can help make this accessible for you :)