Recirculation Aquaculture & Aquaponics Workshop
About this Event
Get Ready for the Recirculation Aquaculture and Aquaponics Workshop!
Join us in person for a dive into the world of Recirculation Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and aquaponics. Whether you're curious about what it takes to start into aquaculture, or want to boost your aquaculture/aquaponics knowledge, this workshop is your chance to learn about it from an Alberta perspective. Learning from several experts on the topics of regulations, current fish market, finances, equipment needs, operational requirements, general biology and how aquaponics can be an add on to a RAS operation. Expect practical tips, real-life examples, and a friendly atmosphere to ask questions, network and share ideas. Don’t miss out to see if RAS and Aquaponics is the opportunity and passion you've been waiting for.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Introduction to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems:
Host: John Derksen
Info: • The components of RAS
• Feeding fish
• Tank design
• Mechanical and biological filtration
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Water Quality Requirements of Fish
🕑: 01:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Recirculating Aquaculture
Host: John Derksen
Info: • Waste management
• System design
• Different types of culture systems
• Biosecurity
• Alberta Aquaculture Market
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Provincial & Federal Aquaculture Regulations
Host: Kristy Wakeling
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Inside the Life of a RAS Fish Farmer
Host: Max Menard & John Derksen
Info: Hurdles, markets, financial requirements, industry changes and direction, the Alberta experience, etc.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Tour of the Sam Livingston Fish Culture Station
Host: Shawn Berube
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Introduction into Aquaponics
Host: Stephanie Bach
Info: • Aquaponics explained
• Types of systems
• Coupled vs. Decoupled
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Aquaponics Continued
Host: Stephanie Bach
Info: • Crops that can be grown
• Current demand for aquaponics products
• Aquaponics training
🕑: 02:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Aquaponics/Aquaculture Group Discussion
Host: John Derksen/Stephanie Bach
Info: • Crops that can be grown
• Current demand for aquaponics products
• Aquaponics training
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 81.41
