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US (IN): The balancing act of aquaponics farming

Little did Stefanie Woodring and Trevor Dawson realize those many years ago when as children they spent carefree hours fishing in Hoosier waters that this beloved pastime in the outdoors would later become intertwined with their life’s work.

“I think early experiences out in nature can really help one gain an appreciation for natural cycles and interconnectedness of all parts of an ecosystem,” observed Woodring, senior aquaponics associate of daily operations with Get Fresh Farms in Fort Wayne.

“In the field of aquaponics, understanding complex systems with many interconnected parts is extremely important.”

The essence of Get Fresh Farms is, according to GFF Project Manager and Fort Wayne Metals, Materials Testing Laboratory Supervisor, Advanced Materials Development, Trevor Dawson, “a locally-minded aquaponics operation focused on sustainable agriculture that provides fresh produce and fish year-round. Being committed to innovation and research is what drives GFF to enrich our community and its food self-sufficiency.” 

Read more at the News-Sentinel (Barb Sieminski)
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