Engineering Design of Recirculating Aquaculture (RAS), Hydroponic, and Aquaponic Systems

The objective of the course is to provide sufficient information so that the participant will be able to design, construct, and manage their own RAS. The fundamentals of growing plants using current state-of-the-art hydroponic and aquaponic techniques will also be covered, as will basic principles of business management and securing investment capital for the small family farm.

A distance learning opportunity is available.

In addition a site tour will be made to the Ocean Clusters at the University of New England’s Marine Science Center http://www.une.edu/research/msc

Tuition – $900 ($450 for students)

Registration required by June 3, 2016.