Aquaculture, hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, and even vertical farming, learn about emerging production technologies that do not use soil as a medium. Find resources related to:
Aquaculture and Soilless Farming
Recirculating Aquaculture Tank Production Systems: Aquaponics—Integrating Fish and Plant Culture
Southern Regional Aquaculture Center.
An overview of aquaponic production including system design, plant and fish production, nutrient dynamics and economics.
The Vertical Farm
From Dr. Dickson Despommier, of the Environmental Health Science of Columbia University and the originator of the modern concept of vertical farming, this site has information about the basic ideas, designs, media coverage and the latest news on this project.
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Cornell University. Biological and Environmental Engineering.
Research and information on production and horticultural requirements, system design especially light and energy requirements, and business and marketing techniques.
Regional Aquaculture Centers (RACs)
The mission of the RACs is to support aquaculture research, development, demonstration, and extension education to enhance viable and profitable U.S. aquaculture production to benefit consumers, producers, service industries, and the American economy.
