Aquaponic MicroFarms
A perfect way for beginners to start a profitable aquaponic farm. Nelson and Pade Inc.® originally designed the MicroFarm to meet the criteria of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Micro Loan program. The MicroFarm has been so popular, that we now offer three MicroFarms to meet the demand for varying levels of production and investment. Our Aquaponic MicroFarms are designed to continuously grow food year ’round, feeding your family and community.
Efficient Small Farming Venture!
If you are interested in starting an aquaponics business, the MicroFarms from Nelson and Pade, Inc.® are a perfect way to go. Nelson and Pade, Inc.®’s Aquaponic MicroFarms use our proven Clear Flow Aquaponic System® design to create a small commercial aquaponics venture.
Embrace Indoor Farming with a MicroFarm
With sizes ranging from 792 sq. ft. – 1,144 sq. ft., these efficient and proven systems can be set up nearly anywhere. Our Aquaponic MicroFarms are ideal for indoor farming, whether in a greenhouse, warehouse or other structure.
Kits, Modules or Complete Packages – Proven Designs
If you are planning a commercial aquaponics venture, our patented Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® with ZDEP® are the only fully-developed system packages for large scale aquaponic food production – available as kits, modules or complete system packages. They include the equipment, manuals, documentation, and support you need to get into and be successful in the aquaponics business. Learn more about new Systems Offerings that save you money!
Whether you are looking for a DIY aquaponics kit or a complete package, we have what you need.
A Part-time Family or Retirement Business
- Looking for a small business for your family?
- Considering a retirement business?
- Want to work part time and earn a reasonable profit for your efforts?
MicroFarm 1
The MicroFarm 1 is ideal for someone who wants to grow diverse crops. It includes 3 – 200 gal fish tanks, filter tanks (clarifiers and mineralization tanks), degas and sump tanks water and air pumps and 12 individual 4′ x 6′ rafts tanks.
The MicroFarm 1 is a great starter system to get into aquaponics, especially if you want to grow a variety of crops to sell at a roadside stand or farmer’s market.
- Vegetable Production*:
- 7,777 - 10,368 heads of lettuce/year
(150 – 200 heads/week)
- 7,777 - 10,368 heads of lettuce/year
- Fish Production:
- 970 lbs/year
- System Dimensions:
- 22′ x 40′ – 880 sq. ft.
- Suggested total area indoors or greenhouse:
- 24′ x 48′ – 1,152 sq. ft.
- Estimated labor per day**:
- 2-4 hours
- Electric Service Requirements:
- 40 amps 120V, 24/7
- Grow LightElectrical, approx. at Max:
- HID-6000 watts -or- LED-4500 watts
- MicroFarm 1 KIT System Cost:
- $21,120
The MicroFarm 2 has the same fish and filter tank configuration as the MicroFarm 1, but a different plant growing area. Rather than 12 individual raft tanks, the MicroFarm 2 has 2 full-length raft tanks to utilize the conveyor style of lettuce production. The MicroFarm 2 is an excellent, low-cost way to get started with an aquaponics business.
- Vegetable Production:
- 7,777 - 10,368 heads of lettuce/year
(150 – 200 heads/week) - Fish Production:
- 970 lbs/year
- 7,777 - 10,368 heads of lettuce/year
- System Dimensions:
- 22′ x 40′ – 880 sq. ft.
- Suggested total area indoors or greenhouse:
- 24′ x 48′ – 1,152 sq. ft.
- Estimated labor per day:
- 3-5 hours
- Electric Service Requirements:
- 60 amps 120V, 24/7
- Grow Light Electrical, approx. at Max:
- HID-8000 watts -or- LED-4500 watts
- MicroFarm 2 KIT System Cost:
- $21,120
MicroFarm 3
The MicroFarm 3 is designed to be a high-production and very profitable small farm. The MicroFarm 3 uses our same proven Clear Flow Aquaponic System® design and incorporates our Accelerated Plant Nursery system to use indoor growing space most efficiently while increasing production. With four fish tanks, both fish and vegetable production is increased.
The MicroFarm 3 includes 4 - 200 gal fish tanks, filter tanks (clarifiers and mineralization tanks), degas and sump tanks, plumbing and aeration systems, 2 - 8` x 24` rafts tanks and a 10` x 12` accelerated plant nursery. The full length raft tanks allow a grower to use the super efficient "conveyor-belt" method of growing lettuce, moving the plant rafts forward as the crops mature.
- Vegetable Production:
- 17,100 - 20,900 heads of lettuce/year (328 - 402 heads/week)
- Fish Production:
- 1,305 lbs/year
- System Dimensions:
- 22` x 52` - 1,144 sq ft.
- Suggested total area indoors or greenhouse:
- 30` x 64` - 1,920 sq. ft.
- Estimated labor per day:
- 4-6 hours
- MicroFarm 3 KIT System Cost:
- $31,480