Rebecca Nelson, Co-founder, co-owner, Nelson and Pade, Inc., is involved in the day-to-day operation of Nelson and Pade, Inc., teaches in Nelson and Pade, Inc. workshops and writes books, videos, curriculums, course content, press releases, web content and Clear Flow Aquaponic system manuals.  She assists clients around the world in getting estalished in aquaponics and successfully running an aquaponics business.

Accomplishments

• 2012 – Appointed Adjunct Instructor – University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
• 2009-2012 - Taught aquaponics workshops to students from 20 countries and 46 states
• 2009 – Awarded Agri-business of the Year (Nelson and Pade, Inc.), Tri-county Economic Summit
• 2008 - Author, “Aquaponic Food Production” book
• 2006 – 2012 - Co-development of Clear Flow Aquaponic Systems® and ZDEP Aquaponic Systems
• 2006–2012 - Featured authority on local and national radio, TV, magazine and newspaper coverage of aquaponics
• 2003 -  Author, “Introduction to Aquaponics” video
• 1998-2012 - Invited speaker on aquaponics at International conferences and events
• 1997-2012 - Editor and publisher of Aquaponics Journal®
• 1996-1998 - Author, Aquaponics and hydroponic school curriculums
• 1984-2012 - Entrepreneur and innovator

Professional Experience

2005-Present:
President, Nelson and Pade, Inc. – www.aquaponics.com, Montello, WI,

• Write, develop and publish books, manuals and curriculums on aquaponics
• Teach in monthly aquaponics workshops
• Oversee operation of 5,000 sq. ft. demonstration aquaponics greenhouse
• Consult with clients world-wide on all applications of aquaponics
• Train clients in aquaponic methods, designs and operation
• Co-manage day-to-day business of Nelson and Pade, Inc.
• Manage public image, web content and promotion

 

1985-2004:

Co-owner, Nelson and Pade, Mariposa, CA

• Aquaponics consulting
• Produced promotional, informational and instructional videos
• Website development, specifically in the hydroponics and aquaponics industry
• Technical writing and development of training manuals for clients
• Established www.aquaponics.com in 1996

 

1985-2000:

Co-owner, Western Hydroponic Produce, Mariposa, CA

• Operated 8,000 sq. ft. hydroponic and aquaponic controlled environment greenhouse
• Annually raised and marketed 50,000 lbs of premium quality tomatoes and herbs
• Raised bass, blue gill, catfish, sturgeon, koi and goldfish in aquaponic systems

 

1991-1993:
Co-owner and Scuba Instructor, Island Summer Camp, St. Kitts, West Indies

• Ran a summer camp for teens, specializing in scuba and water sports on the island of St. Kitts.

 

1990-2004:
SportSub Pilot Instructor, Mariposa, California

• Taught safe and proper operation of recreational submarines to individuals throughout the world.

 

1984-1991
Scuba Instructor/Counselor, Antigua Adventure Summer Camp, Antigua West Indies

 

1982-1984
Scuba Divemaster, Virgin Islands Diving School, US Virgin Islands

Education

1990-present - Independent research and application of aquaponics

1990 - Earned SportSub Master Pilot Instructor License, Vancouver, British Columbia

1984 - 1985 Attended Hydroponic Grower Workshops, Media, Ohio
1984 - 1985 Attended Merced College, Merced, California, various classes

1982 - Earned Divemaster License, Professional Association of Diving Instructors
1982 - Graduated Oconomowoc High School, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Professional Affiliations

2008 - present - International Association of Consultants on Soilless Culture, Founding Member

2011 – present - Wisconsin Aquaculture Association, Board of Directors

2009 – present, International Society for Horticultural Sciences, Member

2010 – present, World Aquaculture Society, Member

2006 – present, Literacy Volunteers of Marquette County, Volunteer

Featured Speaker /Conference Presentations

2009 – present – Aquaponics and Controlled Environment Workshops, Montello, Wisconsin, USA
2011 - Aquaculture America, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
2011 - Wisconsin Aquaculture Association Annual Conference, Wisconsin, USA
2011 - Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers Conference, Wisconsin, USA
2010 – International Conference on Soilless Culture, Singapore
2010 – International Conference on Hydroponics, Toluca, Mexico
2010 – Midwest Recirculating Aquaculture Workshop, Wisconsin, USA
2009 – International Conference on Soilless Culture, Earth University, Costa Rica
2008 – Aquaponic and Aquaculture Conference, Guadalajara, Mexico
2008 – 6^th International Conference on Hydroponics, Toluca, Mexico
2007 – International Conference on Soilless Culture, San Jose, Costa Rica
2006 – 5^th International Conference on Hydroponics, Toluca, Mexico
2004 – Aquaponics Seminars and Speaking Tour, Brisbane, Australia
2004 – 4th International Conference on Hydroponics, Toluca, Mexico
2004 – Science Alive Conference, Tucson, Arizona, USA
2003 – Science Alive Conference, Tucson, Arizona, USA
2002 – Science Alive Conference, Tucson, Arizona, USA
2001 – Hydroponic Grower’s Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA
1999 – California Science Teachers Association, Long Beach, California, USA
1998 – Hydroponic Society of America Conference, Universal city, California, USA
1998 – Hydroponic Merchants Association conference, San Jose, California, USA
1998 – Aquaponics Training Workshops, Mariposa, California, USA

 Publications

• Aquaponic Food Production, Book, 2008
• Aquaponics Journal, 100+ articles, www.aquaponicsjournal.com, 1997-2011
• Acuaponia – Book (in Spanish), 2007
• Introduction to Aquaponics Video, 2003
• Desktop Aquaponics Booklet, 2000
• Hydroponic Farming Video, 1999
• Aquaponics Curriculum Package, 1998
• Student’s Guide to Aquaponics Booklet, 1998
• Water Gardening CD-Rom, 1998
• All About Aquaculture CD-Rom, 1997
• Hobby Hydroponics Video, 1996
• The Encyclopedia of Hydroponic Gardening CD-Rom, 1996
• How To Start and Succeed in Hydroponics Book Set, 1996
• Hydroponics Curriculum Package, 1996

 Other Areas of Interest

• Spending time in, on, under or near the water
• Cooking, food history and food science
• Reading