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| Author: | 1way [ Jun 12th, '12, 23:41 ] |
| Post subject: | Hello From Michigan! |
I thought I would introduce myself, everyone calls me oneway. I have a daughter and future wife/son being added to the family. I have a few acres and have been trying to live off my land for the last 7 years, without much success. I have always liked hydroponics and even researched aquaculture several years ago. I never put a hydroponics system in due to the cost associated with the nutrients. I never did fish farming because I didn't know what to do with the waste products. Finding out about aquaponics has been great because it addresses the nutrients and waste products. I have read all twelve issues of BYAP. Due to financial reasons I need to get a system started soon. I have a couple totes and some pumps sitting around to start a small system for now. I need to grow enough lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes because the store $ are out of my reach. Future plans include a greenhouse with ferrocement tanks for fish and veg production. Heat and power system for the greenhouse will be provided by a wood gasifier! I need to produce enough for my family and if I can raise enough to sell or donate to others that have a hard time affording decent food would be great! I will post system designs and questions for everyone to view and would appreciate any advice given! btw When does edition 13 of BYAP mag come out? Have a Great day!
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| Author: | Charlie [ Jul 6th, '12, 10:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hello From Michigan! |
Hi 1way and welcome sorry some posts slip by un-noticed. Look forward to seeing your plans, have you got any pics on the propossed area? We love pics! |
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| Author: | faye [ Jul 6th, '12, 11:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hello From Michigan! |
1way wrote: :wave1: btw When does edition 13 of BYAP mag come out? Have a Great day! ![]() It is out now 1way |
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| Author: | keith [ Jul 6th, '12, 20:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hello From Michigan! |
you have access to some good fish in michigan.. yellow perch are an excellent fish, and 3" fingerlings can mostly be grown to edible size in less than a year.. i only had trouble with them when the water got into the mid to high 80's |
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| Author: | 1way [ Jul 11th, '12, 22:51 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hello From Michigan! |
Yellow Perch! It looks like I will not be able to put up a greenhouse this year. I will have to use IBC tote instead and hopefully get a shed built around it for now. I should have gotten it started earlier because it is very dry this year and my garden is not producing anything to eat. |
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