For many, the thought of being able to go out to the backyard and grab a fresh fish for dinner seems absurd, but it is a reality for members of the first cohort of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Community-Based Aquaponics Systems program.
The program celebrated its first round of system installations this month with four complete units, valued between $7,000 and $10,000, now up and running, the university announced in a press release.
These sustainable farming systems are being installed at various locations, UOG said in the release, providing a unique opportunity for residents to grow their own food and reduce their environmental impact.
According to UOG, the CBAS project is designed to empower local communities by providing them with the tools and knowledge to produce their own food. The systems are being installed all over Guam, ensuring that a wide range of people can benefit from this sustainable approach to agriculture, the university said in the release.
Read more at The Guam Daily Post.