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Episode-2851- Another Look at Backyard Aquaculture

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Today we are going to take another look at back yard aquaculture.  Aquaculture has a history over thousands of years of feeding people via small self managed systems.  I have now been doing this at various levels for about 8 years.  I have also done a large number of episodes more on the how to aspects so today I am coming at it more on how to think about it and chose the right tactics for your own needs. Join Me Today To Discuss… The MSB is on sale just use code iwant35 when you sign up – full details … Continue reading →

Episode-2780- The Most Misunderstood Delicious Fish in America

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Today I was gonna do a show about living free in an age of digital tyranny.  I thought about it though as tomorrow is the Thanksgiving Special Show, and then I am out until Monday.  It just seems like a good day for an informative, useful and yet totally light hearted show. Well just so happens I was moving stuff around in the freezer today and found a few packs of bullhead catfish which were recently “shucked” and set aside for eating on a cold winter day.  I thought “hey you know I have talked about these guys in various … Continue reading →

Episode-2276- Back Yard Aquaculture for Beauty and Food Production

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So we have been updating our new instagram project and have changed the channel name to @itsajacklife to make it more clear that most posts are by Dorothy about my life vs. by me.  And this AM she took this photo of me at teh Miyagi pond and captioned it, Enjoying the Miyagi. It’s Tuesday morning time for a stand alone show. Jack has no idea what he will talk about today says the fish will tell him. She was right and the fish said, “hey dummy talk about us”, so today that is what we are going to discuss.  … Continue reading →

1400 Gallon Timber Frame Tank Aquatic System Build

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This project was a long time coming, I transformed a platform we had built for a water catchment tank into a 1400ish gallon fish tank using a EDPM liner. The system currently has 4 ebb and flow beds but this is not true aquaponics but rather an aquatic system using a aquaponics component as a bio filtration system. The body of this is built with 4×4 pressure treated lumber designed for ground contact.  The first layer is 4 inches below grade and held into the limestone with 12 inch hot dipped galvanized spikes, which were aided in penetration by hammer … Continue reading →

Episode-2022- Aquaculture for Sustainable Protein Production

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This is something I am delving more and more into as time goes on because the return on energy input is so effective.  I am working a great deal now with native fish species and I think this is truly the way forward for such things. Sure you can break your neck trying to breed tilapia, once you get it right you have 6-7 months to grow them out and either they die in the cold or you have to provide heat to keep them alive. When we look at using local species we can collect them for almost no … Continue reading →

Episode-622- Tawnya Sawyer on Aquaponics

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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 … Continue reading →

Episode-441- Survival Podcast Listener Feedback 5-24-10

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Today we discuss something really out there credit card companies are doing to earn your business, a bit on reloading, a new method of fish farming, choosing BOL land and much more.  Join me today for another round of your questions and feedback. Tune in today to hear… How far are credit card companies willing to go for you (your Monday humor) Thoughts on reloading for the beginner An awesome new method of fish farming, of course regulatory bullshit pushes it out of America What uses are there for a horse if the SHTF other than for transportation What permaculture … Continue reading →