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Aquaponics offers unique benefits for a variety of educational settings. While its advantages in STEM education are well-documented and proven in AquaGrove classrooms of all ages, aquaponics can be particularly impactful in special education programs. By integrating hands-on [...]
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As schools increasingly seek innovative methods to engage students in science, sustainability, and nutrition, deciding between starting an aquaponics or traditional gardening program becomes more relevant. Both methods offer unique benefits and learning opportunities, but th [...]
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On September 29th, people across the globe will observe the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. This day serves as a crucial platform for engaging both public authorities and private entities—businesses and consumers alike—to pri [...]
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At AquaGrove, we understand the importance of sustainable technology, not only as a teaching tool, but as an important step in transforming our everyday practices into sustainable ones. Aquaponics is pivotal for the future of sustainable development and agriculture due to [...]
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As summer draws to a close, many schools are preparing to commence the 2024-25 academic year in the coming weeks. For educators, this period often involves extensive planning and classroom setup in anticipation of welcoming a new cohort of students. In relation to AquaGro [...]
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You don’t have to have a “green thumb” to know that gardening can be very rewarding. As AquaGrove growers have experienced firsthand, there are numerous benefits gained from starting and nurturing your own garden. While the obvious benefits are having fresh [...]
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Are you interested in gaining more insight into the world of aquaponics and indoor agriculture? Then an industry conference or trade show might be the right fit for you. With many events bringing in expert speakers, specialty equipment, resources, and networking opportunitie [...]
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Are you looking to incorporate “Sustainability” into your classroom lessons but don’t know where to begin? Then keep reading because we have gathered some of the easiest and most practical ways to begin your journey in integrating a sustainability program i [...]
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If you are an AquaGrove grower, then you already know about the notable benefits of having an aquaponic garden versus a conventional garden. Aquaponics is often touted as a highly sustainable method of gardening and farming due to several key reasons: Water Efficiency [...]
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Every year, on April 22nd, individuals, groups, schools, companies, and communities have an opportunity to reflect and be proactive about improving our planet. First held on April 22,1970, Earth Day has expanded its reach and now includes a wide range of events coordin [...]
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One of the most common questions received by the AquaGrove team is: “How do I install AquaGrove?” For those of you who already have an AquaGrove, you know that the installation process is made easy with a step-by-step assembly guide. But for those who are new to [...]
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In just a few days, it is a new year, making it a perfect time to start new habits and actions for sustainable living. Believe it or not, it does not take much to live more sustainably and adopt eco-friendly habits. To reduce your carbon footprint, you don’t need to re [...]
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From Black Friday and Cyber Monday, everyone seems to be in gift shopping mode this time of year. In fact, according to Tech Radar, this year’s Black Friday sales were the most lucrative to date. That being stated, before you continue shopping, shipping orders, and gat [...]
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As many readers may already be aware, AquaGrove offers a Fundraising Resources Guide for schools and organizations at the start of their AquaGrove program. The guide provides resources for grant opportunities related to sustainability and education, as well as tips and [...]
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On September 29th, people around the world will take part in the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction. The day serves as an opportunity to call upon both public (national or local authorities) and private sectors (businesses and individuals) to pri [...]
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It’s almost here - Climate Week NYC 2023 is just a few short weeks away, and now is a great time to prepare for your participation in this annual event. Organized by Climate Group, and running from September 17-24, Climate Week NYC is the largest global climate event o [...]
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Summer days are coming to a close soon and most schools will be starting the new 2023-24 school year in the coming weeks. For most teachers, they are already well into the planning and classroom preparation phase in anticipation of meeting a new set of students. When it c [...]
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As AquaGrove growers have experienced firsthand, there are numerous benefits gained from gardening. It’s true that fresh, organically grown food is good for your body, but the act of gardening offers benefits that go far beyond daily nutrition. If you follow us on s [...]
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If you have ever been interested in gaining more insight into the world of aquaponics and indoor agriculture, then a trade show is a great place to start. With many events bringing in expert speakers, specialty equipment, resources, and networking opportunities, trade shows [...]
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Last year, we posted a few key terms to know in aquaponics, and based on the response and request for more classroom related content, we have put together an additional list of terms that are helpful when teaching (and learning) about aquaponics. Here are a few key terms [...]
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Next month, people around the world will join together to celebrate “Earth Day”. Every year, on April 22nd, individuals, groups, schools, companies, and communities have an opportunity to reflect and be proactive about improving our planet. First held on Ap [...]
Read more...Good things are growing in Detroit thanks to the AquaGrove growers at Charles Drew Transition Center. According to their latest reports, their AquaGrove unit and program continues to thrive and has proven to be successful over the last several years. For those readers who [...]
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As most educators are aware, financial support is necessary for creating and maintaining new programs and classroom enhancements. While much of AquaGrove’s equipment and resources can be easily sponsored or acquired through a fundraiser (see previous post on Aqua [...]
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The new year is full of opportunities to set resolutions and goals to improve our lives, and one goal that can have a positive impact on the planet is to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. With sustainable living being a broad term that is frequently used in describing ever [...]
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Lessons in aquaponics are not limited to textbooks and handouts – that’s the beauty of aquaponics in education. The hands-on, live, and interactive experience offered by an AquaGrove system is unmatched and creates team building opportunities and unique ways for [...]
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When first beginning an aquaponic garden, new growers often have questions about what will be involved with maintaining the system. In order to have success with any aquaponics system, you will need to establish a balance. For a balanced system, you will need to have a proce [...]
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As many readers may already be aware, AquaGrove offers a Fundraising Resources Kit for schools and organizations at the start of their AquaGrove program. The guide provides resources for grant opportunities related to sustainability and education, as well as [...]
Read more...Climate Week NYC is just a few short weeks away, and now is the time to start preparing for your participation in this annual event. Running from September 19-25, Climate Week NYC brings together key climate leaders to accelerate climate action, and it is the largest global [...]
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When it comes to lighting in aquaponics, there are a myriad of options available. With the AquaGrove aquaponics system, Grow Lights come with each and every unit, for both indoor and outdoor environments. The lighting system is not only useful for growing indoors and i [...]
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In a world of globalization, a booming population and limited resources, educators serve a critical role in preparing the next generation to meet the sustainability challenges of the future. The imperatives of sustainability point not only to developing new content and [...]
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A review and basic understanding of the process of aquaponics What is aquaponics? For those who are already growing with AquaGrove, the answer is easy, but the truth is that many people have still not heard of or learned about aquaponics. When I receive this question [...]
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Last week, people around the world joined together to celebrate “Earth Day”. Every year, April 22nd is a day where individuals, groups, schools, companies, and communities can take a moment to reflect and take action to benefit our planet. Those actions inc [...]
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Many aquaponic gardeners start small and eventually expand to larger farming operations. And while one may have the skills to successfully manage an aquaponic system, developing a larger operation requires some business guidance and development of a business plan. For thi [...]
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According to UC Davis Agriculture and Sustainability Institute, “sustainable agriculture” is defined as follows: Sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals — environmental health, economic profitability, and social and economic& [...]
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As most educators are already aware, financial support is necessary for creating and maintaining new programs and classroom enhancements. While much of AquaGrove’s equipment and resources can be easily sponsored or acquired through a fundraiser (see previous post [...]
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The new year is an exciting time, bringing new opportunities and chances to make big (or small) changes. For most of us, those changes come in the form of New Year’s resolutions. And while some resolutions may be easier to achieve than others, the first step to m [...]
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To successfully grow plants, vegetables and flowers in your aquaponic system, it is important to have a basic understanding of the plant life cycle. With many AquaGrove growers being students, some of the information about plants and their life cycle may be a given, bu [...]
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At AquaGrove, we are all about sustainability, in all aspects of our operations. From our stand-alone aquaponic garden to solar power options, we know the importance of saving energy, time and resources and providing sustainable solutions that are earth-friendly and accessib [...]
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A review of just some of the information and resources gained from Climate Week in New York City (September 20-26, 2021). Last week, we attended (virtually) Climate Week NYC. What is Climate Week? It is an annual event that took place September 20-26, 2021, wi [...]
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Whether you are a teacher, activist, student or simply interested in understanding climate change, there are many resources available online for learning both in and out of the classroom. With Climate Week NYC (September 20-26, 2021) just around the corner, there is no [...]
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As AquaGrove growers are already well aware, there are various terms to know when it comes to aquaponics. When exploring the learning guide that comes with every Learn and Grow system, it is easy to see how many ways aquaponics can open students, educators and growers [...]
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As every educator and school administrator is aware, school does not stop for Summer. Summer break is the ideal time for not only planning students’ schedules, but for teachers to plan their classes, as well as make room for new hands-on and creative learning opp [...]
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As most AquaGrove growers are already aware, the patented thermal technology that is provided by AquaGrove’s tanks is unmatched by any other product. The tanks not only allow for easy deployment and assembly in nearly any location, but they also offer a unique me [...]
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If you have been following our blog or know anything about A.D. Henderson University School in Boca Raton, Florida, then you already know that the school is known for innovation and pushing the boundaries in science and technology. So, what makes A.D. Henderson Univ [...]
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Earth Day is just a few weeks away (April 22, 2021), and there are so many ways to celebrate and participate in this global event. This year, EarthDay.org invites everyone to join thousands of organizations as they come together for “Three Days of Climate Action& [...]
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Are you a school or organization that is looking for funding to start your own AquaGrove garden? If so, we have identified a couple of funding opportunities that can help you get started on your own sustainability and aquaponics program. While eligibility requiremen [...]
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Few activities connect us to the environment and our planet the way that gardening connects us. The process of gardening requires a respect and understanding for plant life, as well as continuous and thoughtful care; gardening is considered both a science and an a [...]
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Do you have an AquaGrove aquaponics program that you would like to share with the AquaGrove community? Perfect - now is your chance to be featured on the AquaGrove blog! The one thing better than learning and growing with your own AquaGrove is learning and growin [...]
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‘Tis the season of celebrations and gift-giving, providing opportunities to give thanks and share time with loved ones throughout the holiday season. At the same time, the holidays provide a chance to give back to others, our communities and our planet, and one o [...]
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If you are familiar with aquaponics, then chances are that you are aware of the importance of maintaining healthy fish. In an aquaponic garden, fish play a vital role in maintaining the balance of the system and providing essential nutrients for the plants to grow.&nbs [...]
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If you are an AquaGrove grower, then you are most likely already aware of the importance of managing pH levels in your system. As highlighted in the learning guide that accompanies the AquaGrove, managing pH is vital to a healthy aquaponics system; that being stat [...]
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The global food system is an incredibly complex system that is shaped by many interrelated factors that are all affected by climate change. Climate change leads to new challenges specifically for the crops upon which the global population has become dependent. Accordin [...]
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As many readers may already be aware, AquaGrove offers a Fundrasing Resources Kit for schools and organizations at the start of their AquaGrove program. The guide, as previously introduced in “AquaGrove Launches a Fundraising Guide”, provides resources for [...]
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Due to current conditions, if you are a school it is highly likely that you have not seen your students for several months. And while a vision for the upcoming school year has yet to be finalized, many educators are getting ready to potentially have partial in-person i [...]
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As a result of the global pandemic we are currently experiencing, the world as we know it has changed rapidly in just a few short months. In the same way that businesses have been forced to close doors and modify their operational practices, schools and universities ha [...]
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If you already have an AquaGrove, then chances are you have experienced first-hand the many benefits of aquaponic gardening. From having an organic and sustainable food source to enhancing educational programming, AquaGrove provides opportunities to “Learn and Gr [...]
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Under the weight of current conditions resulting from the novel coronavirus, the human population is experiencing unprecedented times on a global scale. This pandemic has upended lives in many ways; from work, school and family life to scheduled events and healthcare, [...]
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The word “Sustainability” is everywhere. Even Sustainability is trending on Twitter as I write this post, with 220 tweets including the hashtag (#Sustainability) in the last hour. That being stated, what does “Sustainability” really look l [...]
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New to aquaponics? No problem – AquaGrove has you covered. While taking the first steps into the world of aquaponics can be intimidating for those starting their gardens for the first time, aquaponics is truly a fun and engaging activity for students and a [...]
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The new year is here, and that means that many new resolutions and goals are being set by millions as we write this post. With the new year comes new opportunity, not just to create personal goals that motivate you in the right direction, but also to set goals that can [...]
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Here at AquaGrove, we are reminded every day of the many gifts that AquaGrove can bring to growers and classrooms. From the fresh and organic food that can be harvested in isolated urban spaces to the many educational and STEM related lessons that can be experienced by [...]
Read more...Anyone who has experienced an AquaGrove already knows about the many benefits gained from harvesting their own fish and veggies in a controlled and easy-to-use aquaponics system. From pesticide-free fruits and vegetables and 100% organic gardening to growing from almos [...]
Read more...Last weekend, representatives from AquaGrove headed to Kentucky State University for the Aquaponic Association’s Annual Conference (September 20-22, 2019), where more than 260 pioneers in the industry gathered to share and learn from each other, exploring case studies, [...]
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When talking to students and educating the public about the benefits of aquaponics, one of the most common questions is: “What is the difference between aquaponics and hydroponics?” This is a very good question with the easiest answer being “fish&rdqu [...]
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You simply cannot open a newspaper or science journal without seeing significant evidence of the toll the climate crisis is taking on our environment. More and more people are talking about global warming due to the increasing number of challenges it presents for citie [...]
Read more...When you first walk through the doors of the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, you are immersed in the sounds and energy of children at play. It is a world of curiosity and possibility, where children of all ages are free to explore an [...]
Read more...Last month, we shared AquaGrove’s latest installation of the off-grid aquaponics system with expanded grow beds at Everglades University’s campus in Sarasota, Florida. Since then, new data has been released regarding the progress and outcomes of the teacher [...]
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If you have been following our blog, you are probably already aware of the impressive sustainability program at Everglades University in Sarasota, Florida that includes AquaGrove® and the Power Panel® Gen-2-O. For more than one year, the University has bee [...]
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In aquaponics, fish are the life of the system. While you rely on the plants to filter the water, you simply cannot grow the plants without proper nutrients, and the fish provide exactly that – nutrients. When first being introduced to or learning about [...]
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If you are wondering about aquaponics and how it differs from conventional gardening, you are not alone. One of the most common questions we receive is “what is aquaponics?” While aquaponics is a sustainable gardening method that dates back to the Aztecs, m [...]
Read more...Earlier this month, Pompano Beach Middle School received a makeover of a different kind – a sustainability makeover. Through sponsorship from Advanced Roofing and coordination through HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth), Pompano Beach Middle Scho [...]
Read more...When we think of Orlando, Florida, we often think of Walt Disney World, the land of magic and creativity – a place where the impossible becomes possible and imagination has no limits. So it is only fitting that just a short drive from Disney, in the heart of down [...]
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If you have ever experienced AquaGrove in the classroom, then you already know the amazing things that can happen when students are introduced to the world of AquaGrove and aquaponics – From the introduction of the fish to growing their first harvest, students become e [...]
Read more...When AquaGrove was invited to support Durfee Innovation Society and the Life Remodeled Project for improving Detroit communities, it was the perfect opportunity to donate an AquaGrove aquaponics systems. The contribution is just one part of a major undertaking by Life [...]
Read more...What happens when you invite a well-respected science museum to visit a unique group of pioneering students? Aside from an incredible meeting of the minds, you get a great story of insight from the science leaders of today for the future scientists of tomorrow. Earl [...]
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Earlier this year, AquaGrove launched a Sweepstakes in partnership with Mother Earth News. This summer, the home grower publication closed the entries and randomly selected a winner from approximately 10,000 individuals who entered for a chance to win. The proud [...]
Read more...If you have checked out our "Case Studies”, you most likely already know about Santa Fe Community College and their trailblazing work in aquaponics. Being led by what some may refer to as a guru in the field, they have been successfully running, testing and [...]
Read more...Earlier this month, AquaGrove joined thousands of students in Orlando, Florida for the Florida Future Farmers of America (FFA) 90th Annual State Convention and Expo (June 11-15, 2018). Held at the Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center, there were approximately 5,00 [...]
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AquaGrove clients and educators range from beginner to expert levels of aquaponics experience, and in order for anyone to prepare for launching an aquaponics system, there are a few key questions that we receive and that you should ask to be sure you can meet the requirement [...]
Read more...Alexander D. Henderson University School and FAU High School STEM Lab installed two AquaGrove aquaponic systems thanks to sponsors Advanced Green Technologies and Advanced Roofing. If you think tilapia is the only aquaculture to raise in an AquaGr [...]
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Are you new to aquaponics? Are you curious to know what you can grow with an AquaGrove? The truth is that as interesting as aquaponics is as a growing method, many newcomers are intimidated by the process. Once the “wow” factor wears off and they g [...]
Read more...It has been a positive start to 2018 for AquaGrove, meeting and creating partnerships with students and schools nationwide. With AquaGrove being based in Detroit, Michigan, it offers a chance to support and give back to the community and schools closest to home. [...]
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Want a chance to win an AquaGrove aquaponics system? Thanks to the latest launch with Mother Earth News, AquaGrove is inviting home growers, educators and anyone interested in aquaponics to enter to win the first ever AquaGrove Giveaway offered by the company. Part [...]
Read more...In Sarasota, Florida there is a University that is focused on sustainability and alternative energy – It is Everglades University, and it is broadening its sustainability program in a big way. In addition to their very impressive solar lab and mostly solar operat [...]
Read more...At the start of the 2017-2018 school year, Santa Rita High School in Tucson, Arizona introduced its students to the AquaGrove. After a comprehensive safety training and interactive program presentation by Power Panel, Inc., the students began assembly and construction [...]
Read more...Earlier this month, Santa Fe Community College embarked on assembling their first AquaGrove. As they documented their project, their photos revealed that in addition to the assembly process being user-friendly, it offers a fun and interactive STEM activity bringing tog [...]
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At the start of the 2017-2018 school year, students from Santa Rita School in Tucson, Arizona were welcomed back to school with an exciting new program – AquaGrove. Led by their Agriculture teacher and Department Chair, Joshua Ruddick, they began the year with sa [...]
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With education being a top priority for AquaGrove, we have recently developed a Fundraising Resources Kit to assist schools in securing funds for their own AquaGrove educational program. The new fundraising guide provides a wealth of information on grant resources and [...]
Read more...As part of the aquaponics community, we have the opportunity to meet with a variety of individuals and companies that are focused on sustainable agriculture, and every once in a while, we have the privilege of working with them. Meet Vincent Newman, an Agriculture teac [...]
Read more...It was just one month ago that a select group of startup businesses were chosen as semi-finalists in SUP-X, a StartUp Expo and national business competition, and Power Panel was proud to be one of them. Taking place in sunny Fort Lauderdale, a coastal city known for it [...]
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