AQUAPONICS 5.0: Innovation in Biointegrated Systems
Language
Español
Date/Date
February 24-26, 2023
Course Venue/Course Venue
Montenegro, Quindío, Colombia
About the course
Aquaponics 5.0 is a circular economy-based biosystem that combines fish and plant production in a water and waste recycling system with integrated biotechnologies for energy reduction, balanced 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
Accommodation 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
Aquaculture Integration Techniques to Agriculture
Microalgae Photobioreactors
Biofloc technology
Feed and Fertilizer from Alternative Sources
Biointegrated Systems to Aquaponics
Vertical Production with Artificial Lighting
Integrating Energies in Production
Water Collection Methods
Symbiotic and Multitrophic Aquaculture
Cannabis in Aquaponic Farming
Rural Small Scale Aquaponics
Agrotourism Aquaponics Design
Commercial Aquaponics Design
Hybrid Biofloc Aquaponics Systems
Financial Models and Business Opportunities
Course Instructor
TAUGHT BY VARIOUS EXPERTS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES:
🇲🇽 IBAC. Carlos León Ramos-México, one of the pioneers of aquaponics in Mexico and an expert in integrated aquaponics systems. Aquaculture Biotechnologist Engineer
Masters: Renewable Energy 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, USA. Academic of the Department of Aquaculture of the Catholic University of the North. Involved in the research project FONDEF IT20i0066. Aquatic Systems of Mexico S.A. de C.V. 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.
