How to Start a Commercial Aquaponics Business | Nelson and Pade Aquaponics

How to Start a Commercial Aquaponics Business Aquaponics is the practice of raising fish and plants in a controlled environment. It is a mixture of aquaculture (the rearing of fish) and hydroponics (the growing of plants without soil). Aquaponics uses water from fish tanks to grow plants. The fish wastes provide the plants with nutrients. The plants clean the water as they are obtaining their nutrients from the wastewater. As a result, the water can be recycled and reintroduced to the fish tanks. Aquaponics can be commercially profitable. A farmer can sell both fish and plants products such as lettuce, tomatoes, and spinach.

The following are few factors to consider when starting a commercial aquaponics business: 1. Do your research about commercial aquaponics farming.

You will need to gather enough information about how to set up and run an aquaponic farming operation. To get advice from aquaponic farmers in your area or state about how to run a commercial aquaponic farming operation, visit them. To learn more about aquaponic farming, you can search the internet. To find out more about the requirements for aquaponic farming, visit your state's department of agriculture and fishing.

2. A qualified accountant can help you create a business plan for your aquaponics farm.

Your aquaponic farm's financial forecasts should be included in the plan. This includes projected cash flow statements and estimates of start-up costs. Include market analysis and marketing strategies to help you sell your fish and plants.

3. You will need to identify the location where the farm will be established. The location of your aquaponic farm will have a significant impact on the growth and development the fish and plants. You should choose a place where the temperatures are not too high or too low. The area should have enough light to allow for adequate light so that plants can produce food. You should ensure that there are no harmful chemicals in the area, as they can kill both fish and plants.

4. All the materials required to set up an aquaponics system are needed. These materials include fish tanks, pumps to pump the water, growing medium, fish beds, and grow beds. For assistance in setting up an aquaponics system, consult an aquaponics expert.

5. Register your aquaponics farm to receive the permits and licenses you need. Since you will be using your farm for commercial purposes, register with your state's department on fishing. Register with your state's tax department to receive a sales tax certificate as well as a tax identification number. Register with the internal revenue service to obtain an employer Identification number to comply with federal tax requirements.

6. Your business plan will direct you to implement your commercial aquaponics plan.

Consult other aquaponic farmers as well as professionals on a regular schedule to get their advice on how to manage your farm efficiently and what are the latest trends in aquaponics.

If you are planning a commercial aquaponics venture, Nelson and Pade, Inc.’s patented clear flow aquaponic systems are the only fully developed, complete system packages available for large scale aquaponic food production. They include the equipment, manuals, documentation, and support you need to get into and be successful in the aquaponics business.