Tunstall High School Featured in Aquaponics Journal

(September, 2007) In the recent 10th Anniversary Issue of Aquaponics Journal, the editor highlighted “10 Great Examples of Aquaponics in Education.” Tunstall High School of Dry Fork, Virginia was among the schools featured. Utilizing a 20’ x 30’ greenhouse for a lab where the plants and fish grow, students study five specific areas: aquaculture, advanced plant science, hydroponics, biotechnology, and environmental impact of aquaponics. Individual lab sessions address topics such as photosynthesis, genetics, tissue culture, plant anatomy, plant and animal reproduction, the nitrogen cycle and water quality. To take learn more about the program at Tunstall, visit www.pcs.k12.va.us/schools/ths/aquaponics.htm.

Congratulations! 2007 Virginia State Fair
Youth Aquaculture Competition Winners

(September, 2007)

FIRST PLACE - FOOD DIVISION
Holston High School            Instructor - Phil Lineberry

SECOND PLACE - FOOD DIVISION
Gloucester High School      Instructor - Harrison Dixon

FIRST PLACE - ORNAMENTAL FISH DIVISION
Bluestone Middle School    Instructor - Simon Smith 

SECOND PLACE - ORNAMENTAL FISH DIVISION
Student - Joshua Maclin      Prince George 4-H