AUDIO: Aquaponics In The Age Of Climate Change

By Jana Schleis

Air Date: Friday, April 17, 2020

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Wisconsin is home to both large and small aquaponics facilities. We learn the logistics of these operations and how they may be an option for former dairy farmers. As climate change impacts the world's food sources, we examine how aquaponics could play a role in food security.

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Host: 

Rob Ferrett

Guest(s): 

Chris Hartleb

Producer(s): 

Jana Rose Schleis

Lead photo: Earl Hafner talks about growing vegetables in his aquaponics greenhouse on his farm, near Panora, Iowa. Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo

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