International Aquaponics Conference

robin@uwspconted

Hello!

I would like to announce the International Aquaponics Conference: Aquaponics and Global Food Security June 19-21, 2013, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

The International Aquaponics Conference: Aquaponics and Global Food Security will bring together individuals having and wanting to have an impact on food quality, security and sustainability using aquaponic methods. Industry experts will share experience and knowledge in a fun and informative conference setting, providing participants a wealth of information on the rapidly growing aquaponics industry.

Learn - about the latest developments in the aquaponics industry.

Share - thoughts and ideas with like-minded, forward-thinking individuals.

Discover - how aquaponics is helping to feed people around the world.

Enjoy - great food, new friends, and an abundance of information on aquaponics.

Experience - aquaponics first-hand on the aquaponic greenhouse tour.

Registration is now open.

Visit http://WWW.UWSP.edu/AquaponicsConference for more information or to register.

RupertofOZ

Wow... that's about three International auauponics confereneces happening in the US this year...

Who are the speakers Robin??

SolTun

Nelson and Pade ? http://aquaponics.com/page/speaking-engagements

cheers

RupertofOZ

I see that another "International Aquaponics" Society/Association/Institute.. hads been formed as well....

http://internationalaquaponicsociety.org/

That makes at least three of them as well... :lol:

Charlie

Is the OP legit Rupe?

RupertofOZ

the event is clearly hosted by the University.. and posted on the website Charlie.... not sure what you mean by legit?

Charlie

Ive never heard of the UWSP so my question was is this legit? Obviously it is and thankyou for that. The UWSP could be something made up for all I know.

Journeyman

OK... there IS a U Wisconsin in Steven Point, but the Conference in June reads like a scam.

Quote:

Early registration fee is $495/person, until May 15.
Regular registration fee is $595/person, after May 15.
Student registration fee is $225/person, must be full-time student and provide student ID.
A credit option will be available - check back for more details.
Conference Highlights:

The latest in aquaponic technology, methods and applications will be presented.

Experts in the aquaponics industry will share information about aquaponics and its varied uses that are feeding people around the world.

Applications and uses including commercial, education, mission and integrated systems will be discussed. Issues such as food safety, fish feeds and regulations will be addressed.

A Poster Contest will showcase student research in aquaponics. Prizes will be awarded.

The Chef's Demo will feature local chefs who will demonstrate a variety of ways to prepare aquaponically-grown fish and vegetables and conference attendees will get to sample the culinary creations.

Attendees will tour a 5,000 square foot aquaponic greenhouse.

An evening Wisconsin-style picnic will provide a great opportunity for attendees to socialize while getting to sample some of Wisconsin's finest local products... cheese, brats (bratwurst) and beverages.

The International Aquaponic Society, a UWSP Foundation organization dedicated to aquaponics research and education, will be launched and the first organizational meeting will take place at the conference.

Loike, OMyGawd!!! For only $595? AND A CHEF???

Now y'all jus' gotta KNOW them their Northerners is gonna put on a good show in them there Yooneevarsiteases... Why now, in a town of 26 THOUSAND people you shore gotta know they's gonna do you a good time!!!

I call SCAM

Journeyman

OK, I may have been hasty - the Uni DOES exist and it is offering course in AP...
e.g.

Quote:

UW-Stevens Point’s Continuing Education program, Department of Biology and Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility have partnered with Nelson and Pade Inc. to offer a three-credit, full semester course, Introduction to Aquaponics. The course was developed jointly by Chris Hartleb, UW-Stevens Point professor of biology, and Rebecca Nelson and John Pade of Nelson and Pade, Inc., a Montello-based company specializing in aquaponics technology, systems and training.

I'm fairly sure I've seen a couple of those names on here but buggered if I can recall with what level of acclamation they were mentioned.

RupertofOZ

There are quite a few universities in the US... that are now running aquaponics workshops... and even short courses... and they're certainly legit...

It's some of the "forum".. and "backyard" experts... that should be questioned... as to their "qualifications"... and experience... specially in terms of commercial aquaponics... rather than those associated with the universities...

orcy2010

the advert reads like any other university organised conference. price is around right too.

Journeyman

I still call scam - just because it is a university doesn't mean it is useful. University education requires, just like the rest of it, that you become enlightened before you understand. That oxymoron does not need me to prove it - every single one of you has had the opportunity to notice how you only finally get context (understanding) of a subject the YEAR AFTER YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PASS IT.

$600 and near as I can tell not one of the presenters actually has an AP business. Mind you, it is late and I have only spent 25 minutes looking online...

RupertofOZ

You're completely wrong there Journeyman... Nelson & Pade have been in business for years... and have a substantial aquaponics raft style greenhouse system....

They've been promoting aquaponics for ages... as well as running training courses in their on right... and consult widely on large projects...

Jensilaedi

Nelson and Pade seem to be the major experts in aquaponics over there and are in partnership with the university. in other words, they are businessmen who work with scientists at the university to teach and promote aquaponics. I had a look at their website and they seem like (apart from all the spelling and grammar mistakes I kept finding) honest, hard-working and tough as nails kind of couple who have intensive knowledge of aquaponics. and I mean INTENSIVE from many years of on-hands doing it. they've been consulting with lots of big projects with a variety of people who are actually committed to run their own systems for the sake of a variety of important causes.
So, if I had the means, I would definitely go over there and get involved just for this.

SolTun

Journeyman wrote:

I still call scam - just because it is a university doesn't mean it is useful. University education requires, just like the rest of it, that you become enlightened before you understand.

I wonder how you get this impression ?
Maybe you should look closer at their credentials before caling it a scam ?
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/Pages/undergraduate.aspx

Here is one of the courses they offer in biology
BIOL 498/698 Sec 882 Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Agriculture ( 1 credit(s) )

Description
This course is an add-on credit option to the Aquaponics and Environment Agriculture Workshop presented by Nelson and Pade, Inc. Attendees of the workshop have the option of adding on this one credit either undergraduate or graduate credit after completing the workshop. Students are required the cost of the tuition, complete a required reading, and write a review of reading and workshop for the credit.

Instructor(s)
Chris Hartleb and Rebecca Nelson
Location
Montello, Nelson and Pade, Inc
Dates
December 6 - 8, 2012 (Required Workshop Attendance) Assignment due January 14, 2013
Times Required Workshop Attendance December 6 - 8, 2012

Skimming thru their web page it looks like it's a good and serious UNI IMO with numerous studys within aqua agri culture ecolegy limnolegy forestry........................... the list goes on

Whats the scam?

cheers

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