 Are YOU ready to join the Farm Revolution?Come learn how from people that farm for a living every day!The innovators at Green Acre Aquaponics are joined by Sylvia Bernstein of The Aquaponic Source and JD Sawyer of Colorado Aquaponics for this comprehensive, hands-on approach to aquaponic farming.  “Of all the courses I have EVER taken, and there have been many, this course is by far the most exceptional!” - Steve Golin Visit our Course Website at www.TheFarmRevolution.com to Register We have taught this course six times now and it keeps on getting more and more successful. How do we know?
“Congratulations! Great curriculum in scope and detail. Wonderful camaraderie developed. Honest, transparent I feel like I can come back and ask more. The willingness to share the very intimate business details with the class is refreshing and incredibly valuable. Provided written materials ensure we have a reference to keep and use over time. Well done!” - Kathleen Blackistone  “Wow! I wasn’t expecting so much detail on the construction and financial aspects. Loved the empowerment afforded by the hybrid system build.” The Business of Aquaponic FarmingElevating your bottom line, now that’s a concept any business person can appreciate. Ordinary people can do it, but they also need to have the tools and skills to manage the business and market their product. We give our students real farm revenue and expense numbers, production estimates, and financial pro forma’s. You will also leave with a practical, manageable approach to marketing that takes advantage of all of the incredible tools of today’s “new media.” JD teaches the Business Planning side of the course. He spent eight years as the Director of Operations at Johnson & Wales University where he authored and implemented campus master plans, oversaw multiple departments and managed over forty million dollars of capital improvement projects. Sylvia teaches Marketing and Online Presence. She is the former VP of Marketing for AeroGrow International, has a Masters in Business Administration from one of the top business schools in the U.S., and is the author of the best selling* book, “Aquaponic Gardening.” The business section of the course is capped off with a highly practical Farm Sales section taught by Gina Cavaliero. Gina shares the secrets of merchandising at farmers markets, selling to restaurant chefs, and creating a Buying Club from her perspective as the owner of a successful aquaponics farm. “Thank you for delivering an excellent course! All the speakers spoke from a point of knowledge, humor and a love for aquaponics that really showed.” – Michael Johnston (* #1 on Amazon.com’s Best Selling Gardening and Horticulture books)
PLUS we are offering a 1-day Aquaponics Basics Class taught by Sylvia Bernstein before each Farm Course (June 14 and 19)! This is a great option if you are just starting out in aquaponics and want to be sure you are fully prepared to take advantage of everything the more advanced farm course offers. “Highly informative. Good balance between the farm business and the actual farm operation. Very helpful in learning how to assemble a small system.” Day 1
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“Great group of teachers – lots of info. You guys are living what you’re preaching. This is the real deal! And you work so well together!!! And… LOTS OF FUN! Great curriculum. I love that you guys are so into sharing your info and presenting your experience to keep us from making the same mistakes. From there we will all ” just take off!” and keep sharing – “tribe.“Visit our Course Website at www.TheFarmRevolution.com to RegisterThe InstructorsGina Cavaliero of Green Acre Aquaponics
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Green Acre Aquaponics is one of the first commercial aquaponic farms in Florida. At Green Acre, Gina manages farm operations, their Green Acre Harvest For You! produce club and also their aquaponic training program, where entrepreneurs are taught how to replicate the Green Acre model and operate the hybridized aquaponic family farm. Gina serves as the inaugural Chairman for the Aquaponics Association and is dedicated to the mission of advancing aquaponics for her fellow members and industry. Before becoming an aquaponic farmer, Gina was the co-owner and managing director of a multi-million dollar producing construction contracting firm. Gina received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida in Anthropology with a minor in Education.
Sylvia is the president of The Aquaponic Source , she runs the Aquaponic Gardening Community, and is the Vice Chairman of the Aquaponics Association. She is also the author of “Aquaponic Gardening: A Step by Step Guide to Growing Fish and Vegetables Together” . Before aquaponics, she was the VP of Marketing and Product Development at AeroGrow International, where she was one of the founding team members. Sylvia has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in Agricultural and Managerial Economics from the University of California at Davis.
JD founded Colorado Aquaponics in 2009 and has been building aquaponic systems and providing education for schools and communities throughout Colorado. Through extensive research, training and work experience, JD has built comprehensive business models to help prove the financial viability as well as identify the risks of commercial aquaponics. JD owns and operates Flourish Farms in Arvada, CO. The farm features over 1,200 s.f. of deep water culture growing, 150 s.f. of media beds and over 85 ZipGrow vertical towers. Prior to starting Colorado Aquaponics, he spent eight years as the Director of Operations at Johnson &Wales University. JD authored and implemented campus master plans, oversaw multiple departments and managed over forty million dollars of capital improvement projects. As a member of the Project Management Institute, he is now applying his skills in facilities, operations, education and financial planning to create sustainable food production systems with aquaponics.