Aquaponics for August

Our speaker for August was Mr. David Cline. David works for Alabama Cooperative Extension System in Aquaponics. He explained that Aquaponics is growing fish and plants in the same water. You can grow almost anything in water as long as you have the correct pH balance. The three systems for growing them are  1. The NFT (nutrient film technique) 2. Ebb and flow system and 3. Deep water raft system. The fish and plants you are growing have to be compatible with each other, such as temperature and the type of pH each needs as well as the proper lighting. 

We also heard from Krystal Vaith. Krystal is the 4-H Club coordinator with the Chilton County Extension Office. Pat Farmer is our liaison that has volunteered to get a Junior Master Gardener program started. All members seemed to agree that this is something we want to be involved with.

We had 28 members present and 8 guests. The meeting was adjourned at 12:05.