I received two grants, this one and one for the STARS program. We are raising Koi, with the intent to sell them to landscapers for hobby ponds and for individuals for ponds, fountains etc. We currently have a 1000 gallon and a 400 gallon tank in production. We also have a smaller aquaponics tank we purchased with a grant last year that is in…[Read more]

The Knott County Central FFA was awarded a grant two years ago to develop an aquaponics system. The system is in placed, being used, and has proven to be very successful. We would like to expand our hydroponic/aquaponics program to include the production of Koi. We feel that there is a market for high quality Koi in the landscaping industry…[Read more]

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How can we produce locally sourced high quality foods in a way that is eco-friendly? The Knott County Central Agricultural classes will produce tilapia and fresh vegetables by using a recirculating aquaponics system. We already have obtain an aquaculture tank and are currently producing…[Read more]