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Dear [aspiring] farmer,
Thanks so much for taking our quiz! We look forward to helping you get started on your farming journey.
Below you will find a customized learning plan for your Aquaponic Farming Pathway.
Our recommendation below highlights the most important courses for you to start taking based on your quiz responses.
Please note: Upstart University has over 30 valuable farming courses. For first-time farmers or entrepreneurs especially, it’s likely that all of these courses will be useful to you.
This curriculum has been designed to provide you with the information you need to know to start your farm, including some of the things you may not have thought of.
Here’s your customized learning plan with course and resource recommendations!
Ready to get started learning? Don’t forget to sign up for an Unlimited Membership here so you can get access to your courses right away.
Sincerely,
Halle Brake
Director of Upstart University
#1 – Orientation Course
Before starting your other courses, learn how to use and access the platform and its resources for maximum success and efficiency!
#2 – Hydroponic & Aquaponic Crops
This course will give you in-depth information and how-tos for greens, herbs, fruiting, and other types of crops commonly seen in hydroponics and aquaponics. By the end of this course, you’ll have an idea of which crops are suited to aquaponics, how to grow, harvest, store, and sell them, and which crops grow best together.
#3 – Aquaponic System Design
Aquaponic systems require you take special consideration to many factors that may not matter as much in hydroponics. Before deciding on a production method or design, take this mini course to learn Once you have an understanding of the theoretical, scientific and practical basis for designing, starting and managing aquaponic systems of all sizes including DWC, media beds, Bato buckets, ZipGrow, aeroponics and decoupled systems.
#4 – Optional: Specialized Method Courses
Now that you’ve taken the Aquaponic System Design course, you may have a better idea of which method(s) you’re going to use on your farm. If it’s DWC or ZipGrow, consider taking the following courses:
If you’re going to grow using a DWC system – take course “DWC: Aquaponic DWC: Design & Economics”
If you’re interested in using ZipGrow for your aquaponic farm, take course “Understanding ZipGrow“
#5 – Foundations of Aquaponics
Once you’ve made decisions about your system, it’s time to start cycling it and running it! This course provides comprehensive education on the art and science of aquaponics. Taught by aquaponics expert, Dr. Nate Storey, this course brings you over 12 hours of detailed training on how to start your aquaponic system, manage it for the long-haul, and how to avoid costly mistakes. This course is a great starting point for anyone, regardless of their education or experience level, and is a must for anyone who’s serious about growing aquaponically.
