Language
Spanish
Date
February 24-26, 2023
Montenegro, Quindio, Colombia
About the course
Aquaponics 5.0 is a biosystem based on the circular economy that combines fish and plant production in a water and waste recycling system with integrated biotechnologies for energy reduction, feed and fertilizers.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INCLUDE?
Theoretical-Practical Workshop of 30 effective hours
Visit to 3 productive farms: Salento, Calarcá and Montenegro
Gastronomic Experience with the renowned Chef Julián Hoyos Vallejo
Lodging at Rancho La Soledad, located in Montenegro, Quindío, Colombia
Night of Productive Experiences, outside a campfire
Closing night with a Colombian-style event in the Coffee Region
GENERAL TOPICS:
Circular production principles
Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
Nutrient Mineralization Processes
Techniques for the Integration of Aquaculture to Agriculture
Microalgae photobioreactors
bi technologyofloc
Feed and Fertilizers from Alternative Sources
Biointegrated Systems for Aquaponics
Vertical Production with Artificial Lighting
Integrating Energies in Production
Water Collection Methods
Symbiotic and multitrophic aquaculture
Cannabis in aquaponic cultivation
Small-scale rural aquaponics
Agrotourism Aquaponics Design
Aquaponics Business Design
Biofloc Hybrid Aquaponics Systems
Financial Models and Business Opportunities
Course Instructor
TAUGHT BY EXPERTS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES:
🇲🇽IBAC. Carlos León Ramos-México, one of the pioneers of aquaponics in Mexico and an expert in integrated aquaponics systems. Biotechnologist Engineer in Aquaculture
Masters: Renewable Energies and Business Administration
🇨🇴 Arq. Alejandro Hoyos-Colombia, Architect and Urban Planner specialized in project management and diploma in sustainable construction
🇨🇱 Eng. Germán Merino-Chile, Aquaculture Engineer and Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
from the University of California at Davis, United States. Academic of the Department of Aquaculture of the Universidad Católica del Norte. Involved in the research project FONDEF IT20i0066. Sistemas Acuáticos de México SA de CV is a participant in this project.
🇨🇱 Rafael Crisóstomo-Chile, Aquaculture Engineer and Bachelor of Science in
Aquaculture from the Catholic University of the North. Expert in the use of alternative waters and rainwater harvesting for aquaponic systems.
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