[Sc-aquaponics] ABC-3 (Aquaculture/Aquaponics Boot Camp) is coming! Applications being accepted

[Sherman, Bradford]

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Aquaculture/Aquaponics Boot Camp 3 (ABC-3)
Applications being accepted for this FREE opportunity





Coming to Ohio (2024), Kentucky (2025) and West Virginia (2026)







Aquaculture/Aquaponics Boot Camp 3 will train civilians to become aqua-farmers as part of a one-year tour of duty that includes classroom and field training paired with mentoring from some of the industry's top leaders.



Graduates will be armed with the knowledge and hands-on experience to successfully operate an aquaponics or aquaculture farm. Starting in 2024 in Ohio and coming to Kentucky in 2025 and West Virginia in 2026.



The regiment requires recruits to:

*       Participate in 12 one-day training exercises held the second Saturday of each month.
*       Participate in 3 Aquaponics/aquaculture workshops throughout the year at various locations.
*       Attend the Aquaculture Bus Tour of Aquafarms.
*       Complete homework and study assignments online between monthly trainings.

Need-to-knows

*       This program is FREE for accepted recruits
*       A minimum of 16 days out of the year commitment will be required to graduate. Most activities on Saturdays.
*       Our "drill instructors" consist of College and University Educators, Government Specialists, Business Professionals, and Experienced Aqua-Producers
*       You will learn Aquaponics and aquaculture production, business planning, and marketing.
*       No two members of the same immediate family will be selected into the program at the same time. However, business partners may attend training if space is available and scheduled in advance.



IMPORTANT DATES

November 30, 2023: Application deadline

December 15, 2023: Recruits notified of enlistment

February 10, 2024: Processing Day at
OSU South Centers (Command Center)

1864 Shyville Road
Piketon, OH 45661

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Ohio State University Extension <http://extension.osu.edu>

Ohio Agricultural Research and
Development Center <http://oardc.osu.edu>

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