8/28 Food Production Workshop-Greenhouse, Hydroponics and Aquaponics

Saturday August 28, 9am-4pm  

Location: Johnson & Wales University, classroom COB90 located in the College of Business building at 1900 Olive St in Denver

Workshop Description

•Introduction to small-scale and community greenhouse, hydroponics and aquaponic systems

•Greenhouse designs suitable for Colorado

•Passive solar season extension techniques

•Water quality testing information

•Fish selection, health and maintenance

•Plants to grow in aquaponics

•In addition, aquaponics system construction will be included so you can see how to build a personal-sized system.

•You will leave the workshop with information, plans and resources for building scalable greenhouse, hydroponics & aquaponics systems.

*optional trip to The GrowHaus to see their aquaponics system*

Meals: Light snacks provided, lunch is on your own.

Cost:  $40 for the entire day; check or cash accepted on-site