Tawyna Sawyer of Colorado Aquaponics
Today we are joined by Tawnya Sawyer of Colorado Aquaponics. Tawnya is a Colorado native who grew up in the mountains raising plants and animals for food.
Tawnya is passionate about changing both the quality of the food available and the demands placed on natural resources for food production.
Colorado Aquaponics grows local food, designs and builds aquaponics systems, provides project management services and delivers educational programs. They provide services to individuals, families and communities who want to take charge of their own sustainable food production.
Join Tawnya and I Today as we discuss…
- How aquaponics differs from aquaculture and hydroponics
- How aquaponics moves you closer to a “closed loop system”
- Species of fish to consider for your aquaponics system
- Timer based vs flush and drain systems
- The need for back up systems to prevent fish loss
- The advantages of fish as a protein source over small mammals
- Using aquaponics for backyard and hobby producers
- Heating options for fish that require it such as tilapia
- Acquiring fish from a hatchery vs. breeding your own
- Self provided food options such as duckweed, worms and black solider larva
Additional Resources for Today’s Show
- Members Support Brigade
- TSP Gear Shop
- Join Our Forum
- ShelfReliance.com – (sponsor of the day)
- HarvestEating.com – (sponsor of the day)
- Info on the Private Q&A With Gary Vaynerchuk
- Colorado Aquaponics
- Members Support Brigade
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