News Roundup: The Aquaponics Industry is Making Waves

The aquaponics industry is constantly adapting as it revolutionizes how, and where, local foods are produced. For this installment of the "News Roundup" we're highlighting several interesting articles centered around industry leaders, crop diversification, and updates on the USDA's support for this rapidly expanding sector.

USDA grants $81k to help strengthen student involvement in localized food production:

• https://www.courant.com/community/killingly/hc-pk-thompson-20190808-thompson-snags-81k-usda-aquaponics-grant-20190807-cxvjcvltjrd23hbdnlktl2t3ze-story.html

Superior Fresh demonstrates aquaponics' viability even in colder regions:

• http://producenews.com/the-produce-news-today-s-headlines/27342-superior-fresh-leading-the-way-in-aquaponics

Aquaponic farmers are looking to join the cannabis movement:

• https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kc-aquaponic-farmer-among-2-100-applicants-hoping-to-open-medical-marijuana-facility-in-mo

That's all for now, see you in a few weeks!