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Advancing Aquaponics Through Research and Development
Advancing Aquaponics Through Research and Development
We worked with Tri Cycle Farms - based in Fayetteville, Arkansas - to develop conceptual design and implementation ideas for their aquaponics program. Tri Cycle Farms' mission is to grow community through soil as they steward food awareness, education, and empowerment. They envision a world with food security, sovereignty, and sustainability for all.
We work with Dr. Scott Osborn, professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, and his senior design students to build a small prototype system that included several plants and a few gold fish. The primary objective of this work is for students to get hands on experience, develop numerical models, and ultimately optimize the design and operation of aquaponic systems.
Neil has a wealth of food and agricultural knowledge. He has a Bachelor's degree in from and a Master's degree in from. Neil has extensive culinary experience, having been a chef at numerous restaurants. Neil has also been formally trained in the design and construction of aquaponic system at. and is a veteran of the armed forces.
Chris is an engineer by training and has spent over 10 years designing equipment and processes for water treatment. He has a Bachelor's degree in from and a Master's degree in from. Chris is a proven leader of multi-functional teams, has been involved in the execution of numerous grants, and is well versed in fiduciary responsibilities.