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How to Invest in Aquaponics with Portable Farms® Aquaponics Systems (utility patent application applied for December 24, 2013)

– by Colle and Phyllis Davis

Here is that nagging question from investors in the world today, “Where, oh where, should I invest that money that is sitting on the sidelines or in near-zero percent investments such as ‘safe’ government bonds?” 

In today’s marketplace, with projected slow or no growth, low interest rates and social unrest, where is one to focus their money and make a reasonable return on that money? The future is unpredictable, but as always, chance favors the prepared mind. It is time to become prepared and earn a nice return on your money.

It’s no surprise to anyone that the population of the world is growing and that there are global risks for food security that cannot be denied. And as stated by the FAO, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations. there is a strong movement toward investment in sustainable agricultural production capacity and rural development by promoting technology changes and productivity food growth because by 2050 the world’s population will reach 9.1 billion. 34 percent higher than it is today. FAO’s main concerns address the issues concerning the lack of water, farmable land to feed the world along with the real issues related to climate change that are currently interfering with steady food supplies in growing drought and flood regions of the world.

What IS the definition of sustainable agriculture ? Its a study of relationships between organisms and their environment to provide healthy food that supports both the farmer and the earth. Aquaponics perfectly fits the description for sustainable agricultural practices.

Think very seriously about investing in a new food producing system, Portable Farms® Aquaponics Systems (patent pending) that is far less dependent on water and land than conventional agriculture, is not affected by climates or seasons, and provides pesticide free and locally grown food as a business investment in commercial aquaponics. Aquaponics is the future for urban agriculture to feed people in cities and outlying areas.

Portable Farms® Aquaponics Systems (patent pending) are food growing systems:

1. That can be set up like an assembly line
2. Can be placed on any flat/level land even rooftops and even in warehouses
3. Uses 5 to 10% of the water that normal agriculture uses (i.e. dirt farming)
4. Can be built in a matter of weeks
5. Begins producing income a few weeks after completion (28 to 40 days for greens)
6. Can be solar or alternative-energy powered
7. Requires no pesticides or fertilizers
8. Never requires weeding
9. Never requires watering – it’s done automatically
10. Aquaponics creates agricultural jobs and can be operated by semi-skilled labor
11. Virtually no shipping costs for food distribution are necessary, food delivered to all local markets
12. And has an ROI of 3 to 5 years
13. Would you like to learn more about aquaponics?   Learn from us.  

Suddenly, commercial aquaponics begins to look very exciting and lucrative. Controlled environment food production is the fastest growing segment of the food industry. Greenhouses are being built by the acre/hectare and markets are clamoring for ‘locally’ grown food that is pesticide free. Transportation costs and contrived shortages can become only distant memories.

What are the downside risks? The same risks apply that plague every young business which include finding the right people with the right skills to operate a food production or agriculture business. It is the BUSINESS side that is the hardest to manage correctly. The Portable Farms® Aquaponics Systems technology is actually very easy to install and use and has been proven over and over again and it is readily available.

Gravel Grow Trays before planting

The Portable Farms® Aquaponics Systems work the moment they are turned on, we guarantee that they work correctly because we have our construction foreman there to help the local crew build the first 10 to 20 Modules. PLUS, any component that PFAS LLC supplies is guaranteed for a full year.  That’s right, we replace any part that may fail for FREE, and the customer does have to pay for the shipping.

The very first step toward successfully investing in commercial aquaponics is to complete a marketing survey to see what the demand is in the local markets and ‘what amount of which vegetables’ will produce the best return on the investment. Whatever the initial amount noted by the chefs and produce managers, cut it in half and build a commercial aquaponics installation to accommodate that level of production. This leaves a huge buffer and means there is built-in growth potential from the very beginning of the project. Once the chefs and green grocers see the amazing vegetables delivered to their door, they will begin to special order their favorites and custom orders always pay better, especially in the ‘off season.’