Presentation Outline

Audience:
Nutrition Director, Susan Nelson
Wellness Coordinator, A’keti Mayweather
FoodCorps members
Cafeteria Managers

Setting: Early Learning Center conference room

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to find a more environment friendly way to grow and
harvest crops without the use of chemicals. This is to also provide education to students as they
learn how to grow their own crops. The organziation also hopes this will not only encourage
students to grow their own crops, but to eat more nutritious foods.

Goals and Objectives:

Goal: Provide an informative resource and instructions for the staff of school of nutrition that can
beneficial as the project continues to grow and expand.
Objective 1: The audience will be able to define Hydroponics and Aquaponics and
understand how to operate the gardening system.
Objective 2: The audience will be able to explain the health benefits, community,
education and financial benefits of using Aquaponics, Hydroponics, and Gardening.

Content Outline:

● Introduction: Introduce myself and Brief Summary of the Project

● Objectives
● What is Aquaponics?
○ How does it work? The process
○ Types of Aquaponics
○ Types of Fish used in Aquaponics
● What is Hydroponics?
○ How does it work? The process
○ Types of Hydroponics
● The History of Aquaponics
● Benefits of Aquaponics and Hydroponics.
○ Environmental
○ Physical Health
○ Educational
○ Other Benefits
● Challenges of Aquaponics and Hydroponics
● What was done during the progression of the project?
○ Grants and Funding
○ Community Outreach
○ Teach involvement (and UGA)
○ School of Nutrition Staff role
● Why was this project necessary?
● Interactive Activity: Trivia