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About Nelson and Pade, Inc.
John S. Pade
Consultant, Publisher
in Aquaponics, Hydroponics, Controlled Environment
Agriculture
Profession
- Consultant in aquaponics, hydroponics and controlled environment agriculture
- Co-Publisher of Aquaponics Journal, the only publication dedicated to aquaponic technology, methods and applications. Aquaponics Journal has been continuously published since 1997
- Co- publisher of books, videos and curriculums on aquaponics, hydroponics and aquaculture.
Work Experience
Hydroponic and Aquaponic Business Planning
- Prepared Project Reports and Feasibility Studies for clients in the US and numerous other countries
System Design
- Design hydroponic and aquaponic systems and project
- CAD drawing
Commercial Hydroponic Growing
- Owned and operated Western Hydroponic Produce Company, Mariposa, California - 10 years
- Grew hydroponic tomatoes, lettuce, basil, cucumbers
- Refined techniques and methods to optimize production and yields
Aquaponics
- Built and designed research and demonstration systems
- Raised bass, crappies, koi and sturgeon with lettuce, leaf crops and herbs.
- Publish Aquaponics Journal
- Network with researchers and growers world-wide
Greenhouse Construction
- Have built greenhouses in multiple states
- Sizes range from hobby to commercial
- Experience building traditional and retractable greenhouses
Training and Education
- Hosted workshops and seminars on hydroponics and aquaponics
- Taught classes on hydroponics and aquaponics
- Led hydroponic / aquaponics greenhouse tours
- Spoke at numerous conferences around the world
Agri-Tourism
- Developed an income-producing agri-tourism program in our greenhouse facility and for other clients.
Specialty Crop Marketing
- Established specialty marketing program for hydroponic produce and earned industry-wide recognition for innovative marketing techniques.
- Maintained top prices for hydroponic produce
Other Areas of Expertise
General construction and design
Computer technology
Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Scuba Diving and Submarine Training
Other Areas of Interest
Kayaking, Hiking, Travel, Woodworking
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