Aquaponics: In Theory and Practice

As we face the depletion of our natural seafood species, an increasing human population, and dwindling fresh water supply, we must look at new ways to produce food. Aquaponics combines fish production and vegetable production in a symbiotic ecosystem. This talk will include the “why” and “how” of aquaponics from the backyard scale to the commercial venture.

Instructor

Sam Fleming
Executive Director – 100 Gardens

A native Charlottean, Sam Fleming grew up a competitive swimmer and spent summers with his grandparents in Elizabeth City helping his grandfather with his garden and shelling butter beans with his grandmother. In 2017, Sam presented the 100 Gardens vision at the Charlotte TEDx event. 100 Acres provides learning experiences in STEM, nutrition, and environmental studies by implementing aquaponics programs in schools.