Professor Timmons provides engineering input and perspective on responsible aquaculture development with an emphasis on business management and formation.

The Aquaculture Short Course reviews the basic engineering principals behind a successful recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) design. The objective of this course is to provide sufficient information so that the participant will be able to design, construct, and manage their own RAS system. It also covers the basic fundamentals of growing plants using current state-of-the-art hydroponic (plant only) and aquaponic (fish + plants) techniques and covers the design and management of these systems. Several design options will be explored. Basic principles of business management and securing investment capital for the small family farm will also be reviewed.

The 5 finger Rule of success for aquaculture:

KNOW your fish, KNOW your water, KNOW your system, and KNOW your mamagement (all 4 are critical and poor performance of any can cause failure) and Business types would add, KNOW your market!

A “distance” learning opportunity for aquaculture only is also offered (see distance course for details).

At the conclusion of the workshop, individuals will have the essential information necessary to design their own systems and have a fundamental knowledge of the principles influencing the numerous design options.

Instructors:

Dr. Michael Timmons mbt3@cornell.edu Cornell University, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 302 Riley-Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853; Phone: (607) 255-1630 Fax: (607) 255-4449

Course coordinators:

Dr. Michael Timmons, mbt3@cornell.edu Cornell University, Biological & Environmental Engineering, 302 Riley Robb Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853; Phone: (607-227-5638)