Meet local farmers Brian Haentze and Jamie Romani, husband-and-wife partners at Evergreen Lane Farm, a 15-acre organic aquaponics farm in Harleysville, PA!

Brian and Jamie will be in the Ambler store from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. speaking about their Aquaponic growing practices. Aquaponics combines aquaculture (raising fish in a contained environment) and hydroponics (growing in a soil-less, recirculating water system). A variety of crops, from specialty salad greens to tomatoes, can be grown. In an aquaponic system, crops are noted to grow 2-3 times faster than in traditional soil environments. Aquaponics is a very low-maintenance method of growing that requires minimal resources (energy and water).

Be sure to stock up on their fresh spring mix sold in the produce department!