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 “Are Aquaponics a Sustainable Alternative to Conventional Agriculture Methods in New York City”   Edenworks, an aquaponic farm in East Williamsburg, expects to produce around 150,000 pounds of leafy greens in a 12,000-square-foot space. For reference, Brooklyn Grange, the world’s largest rooftop soil farm operating on two rooftops in Brooklyn, grows about 50,000 pounds of…

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Cascade High School Environmental Arts Club – School Winners (Oct. 31, 2016)

Cascade greenhouse project grows Cascade High School Environmental Arts Club students continue to work on a revamped greenhouse complex, which now includes an aquaponic system. “The students are learning to build a self-sustaining food system,” said teacher Jack Mcleod, the club’s adviser. “The nitrogen-rich water from the fish tanks will feed the plants. As the…

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