The Ocean has always seemed to be an inexhaustible frontier. Perhaps it is this misconception that has led us to the threshold of disaster. A 2006 study showed that twenty nine percent of all seafood species have been diminished to less than ten percent of their original population, a trend exceeding the possibility of restoration [...]
Something Fishy at State Fair
Today is the 5th day of the Wisconsin State Fair. Thousands of people will gobble up cream puffs and view prizewinning ponies, but they also might learn a thing or two about agriculture, including something you wouldn’t think of. That’s fish.
Tucked among the farm animals, food stands, and souvenirs is the Ag Oasis, where I [...]
State Fair: Day 05
As the State Fair passes the halfway mark, the Urban Aquaculture Center exhibit has been a compelling attraction with its tank of perch and attractive posters. The Center was featured in a WUWM radio interview with Susan Bence.
Here is the link:
http://wuwm.com/programs/news/view_news.php?articleid=3164
State Fair: Day 03
The third day of the Wisconsin State Fair has concluded with a record crowd visiting the booth. The sign on the brow of our canopy reads “drop in to see an urban fish farm”, and people are doing just that. Volunteers are sharing our vision of making Milwaukee become a teaching center for urban aquaculture. [...]
Our Group
Meet our Founders, Current Board Members, and Supporters.
JON BALES jon@urbanaquaculturecenter.com
Jon was raised in Milwaukee, attended Bay View High School, and graduated from UWM in 1966 with a degree in Botany. He served with the U.S. Navy as a flight instructor in basic jet training and as an aircraft carrier pilot flying A-6 Intruders in the [...]