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Aquaculture Boot Camp 3

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Welcome to the learning hub for Aquaponics/Aquaculture Boot Camp 3! ABC-3 trains participants to become aqua-farmers as part of a one-year program that includes online, classroom, and field training paired with mentoring from some of the industry’s top leaders. Graduates gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to successfully operate an aquaponics or aquaculture operation.

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ABC-3 Schedule

October 11, 2025
November 8, 2025
December 13, 2025
January 10, 2026
February 14, 2026
► March 14, 2026
April 11, 2026
May 9, 2026
June 13, 2026
July 11, 2026
August 8, 2026
September 12, 2026

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On-demand learning 

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October 11, 2025  Curtis Gram • Mike McGraw • Christie Welch
November 8, 2025  Christie Welch • Shelli Manson • Charlie Shultz
January 10, 2026 Greg Wells • Hannah Scott • Logan Minter
February 14, 2026 Paul O'BryantAllen Pattillo • Brad Bapst


Farm TouRS 

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Previous Aquaponics/Aquaculture Boot Camps

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