{"id":25652,"date":"2023-10-05T12:48:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T16:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=25652"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:41:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:41:28","slug":"aquaponics-teacher-training-workshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/aquaponics-teacher-training-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquaponics Teacher Training Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This one-day workshop will focus on aquaponics in the classroom. Topics that will be covered include fish culture basics, plant culture, water quality, systems, and more.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquaponics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-Flyer.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-25653 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquaponics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-Flyer-200x200.png\" alt=\"Aquaponics Teacher Training Workshop Flyer\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquaponics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-Flyer-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquaponics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-Flyer-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquaponics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-Flyer-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquaponics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-Flyer-250x250.png 250w, https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Aquaponics-Teacher-Training-Workshop-Flyer.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Workshop Participants<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Participate in hands-on activities.<\/li>\n<li>Learn about IISG\u2019s NEW aquaponics curriculum.<\/li>\n<li>Tour the High School for Ag Sciences aquaponics space.<\/li>\n<li>Become eligible for a new IISG loan program.<\/li>\n<li>Hear about IISG programs.<\/li>\n<li>Be inspired to incorporate aquaponics in the classroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, November 4, 2023<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> 9 AM \u2013 5 PM Central (CST)<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, 3857 West 111th Street, Chicago, IL, 60655<\/p>\n<p>Program partners include Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, the Center for Great Lakes Literacy, the Indiana Aquaculture Association, University of Illinois Extension, and Purdue University\u2019s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this event and how to register please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.purdue.edu\/events\/2023\/11\/aquaponics-teacher-training-workshop.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purdue Extension &#8211; Forestry &amp; Natural Resources (FNR) Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>What is Aquaponics:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/iiseagrant.org\/fish-and-plants-grow-sustainably-through-aquaponics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fish and Plants Grow Sustainably Through Aquaponics<\/a>, IISG Newsroom<\/p>\n<p><em>About IISG:<\/em>\u00a0These are trying times for the environment. Climate change and other concerns such as population growth, aquatic invasive species, contaminated waters, and loss of natural habitat, the southern Lake Michigan region faces many challenges. <a href=\"https:\/\/iiseagrant.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG)<\/a>, with its unique mandate to bring the latest science to those who can best use the information, serves a critical role in empowering people to solve problems in sustainable ways. The program is funded through National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the University of Illinois and Purdue University, but IISG also works in partnerships with key organizations, institutions, and agencies in the region to reach more audiences and multiply opportunities for success. IISG brings together scientists, educators, policy makers, community decision makers, outreach specialists, business leaders, and the general public to work towards a healthy environment and economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a title=\"Walleye Farmed Fish Fact Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/mdc.itap.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-608-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walleye Farmed Fish Fact Sheet,<\/a>\u00a0The Education Store, Purdue Extension\u2019s resource center<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-635-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freshwater Prawn Farmed Fish Fact Sheet<\/a>, The Education Store<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-573-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adaptations for Aquatic Amphibians<\/a>, The Nature of Teaching, Purdue Extension &#8211; Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR)<br \/>\n<a title=\"\u200c\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc\">Purdue Extension<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-610-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainable Aquaculture: What does it mean to you?<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.itap.purdue.edu\/item.asp?Item_Number=FNR-628-W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Small-Scale Fish Processing Using Local Kitchen Facilities<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a title=\"Aquaculture Industry in Indiana Growing\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/newsroom\/releases\/2013\/Q3\/purdue-report-aquaculture-industry-in-indiana-growing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aquaculture Industry in Indiana Growing<\/a>, Purdue Today<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/26xpMCXP9bw?si=SHpoDW4kNwzKX1vn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purdue Aquaponics: Cut Water Usage<\/a>, Purdue University YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HpVDw9GYt2o?si=_-EhhM3aKuIYOwHc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Largemouth Bass Market Trends<\/a>, Purdue Extension &#8211; FNR YouTube Channel<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/contact-us\/directory\/amy-michelle-shambach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amy Shambach<\/a>, Aquaculture Marketing Outreach Associate<br \/>\nPurdue Department of Forestry and Natural Resources\/Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iiseagrant.org\/about\/our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrew Coursey<\/a>, Aquaculture Specialist<br \/>\nIllinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This one-day workshop will focus on aquaponics in the classroom. Topics that will be covered include fish culture basics, plant culture, water quality, systems, and more.\u00a0 Workshop Participants\u00a0will: Participate in hands-on activities. Learn about IISG\u2019s NEW aquaponics curriculum. Tour the High School for Ag Sciences aquaponics space. Become eligible for a new IISG loan program. 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