Episode 109: Sustainable Aquaponic Production in Nebraska

On this week's episode of FarmBits podcasts, Katie and Rana were joined by Kiel VandeerVeen to share the journey, challenges, and development of integrating Atlantic salmon aquaculture and hydroponics leafy greens and herbs productions in Southeast Nebraska. Kiel is the founder of Nebraska Vegetable and Protein that established in Nebraska City, NE. Listen here as Kiel offers valuable experience and hopes in supporting the sustainable agriculture from local foods resources, as well as the health of the people with additional protein source with his innovative aquaponics farm in a meat states. If you are interested in aquaculture, be sure to tune into this episode of FarmBits! (Company) Contact Information: E-mail: Nebraskavegetableandprotein@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nebraskavegetableandprotein/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nebraska-vegetable-and-protein-llc/about/ FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNLFarmBits Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNLFarmBits Katie Bathke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bathke-a15082246/ Rana Farrasati LinkedIn: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-farrasati-945aa5141/ Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.