Huge Wisconsin operation shows promise of aquaponics in Midwest


Huge Wisconsin operation shows promise of aquaponics in Midwest


Superior Fresh`s grand experiment raises an intriguing question that, for now, can`t be answered: How many other Midwest farmers can follow its path?

– Stepping into the massive greenhouse of Superior Fresh — 6 acres under one roof — the gentle embrace of warm, humid air is quickly followed by the smell of lush, green plants.

Daylight streams through the roof and the sound of sloshing water tricks the senses into a kind of tropical reverie. Seen from nearby Interstate 94, the greenhouse at night glows purple as red and blue lights come on to help organic leafy greens grow during sun-deprived winter months.

But Superior Fresh is not just another player in the nature-defying business of growing produce all year in the Midwest. It runs the nation’s, and likely the world’s, largest aquaponics facility, raising vegetables and fish in a way that benefits both...


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Ken Notes: I would love to organize a tour of this facility taking a bus from Madison to the farm about 2 hours away. If there is interest in attending or sponsoring this drop me a note. Best way to contact me is Linked in here https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenharwood/. Use hashtag #WDNGreen...

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