Also called: Aquaponics Grower
Raises fish and vegetables together in a system where fish waste fertilizes plants and plants clean the water.
An aquaponics farmer feeds tilapia in tanks, tests water chemistry, harvests lettuce and herbs from floating rafts, and sells to restaurants. Many systems run in greenhouses year-round.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Often self-taught or trained in workshops; biology and business skills help.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Aquaculture, Horticulture, Biology.
Growing about average. A small niche; many operations are startups.
Low risk for 10 years. Sensors automate water checks; growing, selling and keeping the system alive stay hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9013.
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