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Optional Pre-Conference Workshops Feb. 6 - Aquaponics Short-CourseFeb. 7 - Recirculating Aquaculture Technology Short-Course (RAS)Click here to download a flyer for these workshops (pdf file 755kb) Registration will start at 8:00am with class beginning at 8:30 and concluding by 5:00pm each day. Aquaponics Short-CoursePresented by: Huy Tran & Amy R. Stone, Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems
About the workshop: Aquaponic systems are becoming increasingly popular, and more people are finding innovative ways to produce more than one crop in their recirculating systems. Aquaponic systems are recirculating aquaculture systems that incorporate the production of plants without soil. In typical recirculating aquaculture systems, the goal is to produce large quantities of aquatic biomass in small amounts of space and small volumes of water. In such a system, waste products can accumulate if not physically removed or otherwise filtered via mechanical or biological means. The organic buildup and metabolic byproducts can be reused in aquaponic system by a secondary crop; plants. Plants can grow rapidly with dissolved nutrients that are excreted directly by the aquatic species or generated from the microbial breakdown of the animal waste by the various species of bacteria in the system. In closed recirculating systems with very little daily water exchange, dissolved nutrients accumulate in concentrations similar to those in hydroponic nutrient solutions. These dissolved waste nutrients are taken up by the plants, reducing wastewater discharge to the surrounding watershed and allowing for more efficient use of the fish feed. Topics that will be covered during this workshop: System design and management
Fish production
Plant Production
Economics and Marketing
Registration Fees
Registration for the Aquaponics Short-Course includes a morning coffee break, a lunch, and afternoon coffee and soft-drinks. A short-course workbook is also included in registration. Recirculating Aquaculture Technology Short-Course (RAS)Presented by: Thomas Losordo & Dennis DeLong, Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems
About the Workshop: Recirculating aquaculture technology (systems that recondition and reuse water) continue to attract attention and are the subject of considerable capital investment in the United States and worldwide. This workshop is designed for a broad audience and seeks to provide participants with non-biased, research-based information about the design and management of recirculating aquaculture fish production systems. The information presented comes either from the first-hand research results, findings from the global research community, or the experiences of the presenter with commercial scale producers. Species that have been cultured in recirculating systems in North Carolina include, Tilapia, Rainbow Trout, Hybrid Striped Bass, Summer Flounder, Southern Flounder, Russian Sturgeon, Atlantic Sturgeon, Siberian Sturgeon, Yellow Perch and Ornamental Goldfish and Koi. About the Presenters: Dr. Tom Losordo is the Director of Aquaculture Systems Engineering for Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems. Dr. Losordo has a Bachelor degree in Biology and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Having been involved in aquaculture for more than 38 years, Dr. Losordo recently retired as head of a program of applied research and extension at North Carolina State University in the area of recirculating aquaculture production systems. Known as the North Carolina Fish Barn program, for 22 years, Dr. Losordo and Mr. DeLong developed, evaluated and demonstrated new technology for intensive fish farming at the commercial scale. Mr. Dennis DeLong is the Aquaculture Solutions Manager for Pentair Aquatic Eco-Systems. Prior to joining Pentair in 2011, Mr. DeLong was an Extension Aquaculture Specialist in the Department of Biological & Agricultural Engineering at NCSU from 1990 - 2011. Mr. DeLong earned a Bachelor degree in Biology and a Master of Science in Management. Mr. DeLong has been involved in both commercial aquaculture activities and research and development for over 30 years. Mr. DeLong managed the research and demonstration activities within the NC State Fish Barn program. Additionally, he provided technical assistance in aquaculture to citizens and agri-businesses across the state of North Carolina. Registration Fees
Registration for the RAS Short-Course includes a morning coffee break, a lunch, and afternoon coffee and soft-drinks. A short-course workbook is also included in registration. |
