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John S. Pade
Consultant, Publisher
in Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Controlled Environment
Agriculture
Profession
- Consultant in aquaponics,
hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture
- Co-Publisher of Aquaponics
Journal, the only publication dedicated to aquaponic
technology, methods and applications. Aquaponics
Journal has been continuously published since 1997
- Co- publisher of books,
videos and curriculums on aquaponics, hydroponics and
aquaculture.
Work Experience
Hydroponic and Aquaponic Business Planning
- Prepared Project Reports and
Feasibility Studies for clients in the US and numerous
other countries
System Design
- Design hydroponic and aquaponic
systems and project
- CAD drawing
Commercial Hydroponic Growing
- Owned and operated Western
Hydroponic Produce Company, Mariposa, California - 10
years
- Grew hydroponic tomatoes, lettuce,
basil, cucumbers
- Refined techniques and methods to
optimize production and yields
Aquaponics
- Built and designed research and
demonstration systems
- Raised bass, crappies, koi and
sturgeon with lettuce, leaf crops and herbs.
- Publish Aquaponics Journal
- Network with researchers and
growers world-wide
Greenhouse Construction
- Have built greenhouses in multiple
states
- Sizes range from hobby to
commercial
- Experience building traditional
and retractable greenhouses
Training and Education
- Hosted workshops and seminars on
hydroponics and aquaponics
- Taught classes on hydroponics and
aquaponics
- Led hydroponic / aquaponics
greenhouse tours
- Spoke at numerous conferences
around the world
Agri-Tourism
- Developed an income-producing agri-tourism
program in our greenhouse facility and for other
clients.
Specialty Crop Marketing
- Established specialty marketing
program for hydroponic produce and earned industry-wide
recognition for innovative marketing techniques.
- Maintained top prices for
hydroponic produce
Other Areas of Expertise
General
construction and design
Computer
technology
Business
Management and Entrepreneurship
Scuba Diving
and Submarine Training
Other Areas of Interest
Kayaking, Hiking, Travel,
Woodworking
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