Oko Farms

by Leah Butz
Oko Farms
Address
104 Moore Street
Brooklyn
NY
11206
About

We utilize a hybrid of aquaculture and hydroponics known as aquaponics to raise freshwater fish along with a variety of vegetables and herbs. On our farm, waste water from the fish tank is constantly pumped through several hydroponic grow beds to provide nutrient rich fertilizer for our plants. In return, the plants filter all of the toxic waste from the water while it cycles through the system. This constant cycling of nutrients via fish waste creates an extremely efficient recycling system that allows us to avoid the toxic environmental run-off that characterizes current aquaculture practices.

Director, Manager or CEO
Yemi Amu
Number of staff/employees
2
Year Started
2012
Areas Served
Brooklyn, Neighborhood
Core Programs
Tours, Apprentice Program, One-Day Workshop
Major Issues
Garden Education, Local Food, Urban Agriculture
Non-profit?
For Profit
Frequently used hashtags
#aquaponics #brooklyn #NYCAgTech #UrbanAgriculture #hydroponics #NYCAgTech #Growing#urbanfarming
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