Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center

Researching the Economics and Sustainability of Aquaponic Systems

The Sustainable Aquaponics Research Center (SARC) is a joint venture established in 2016 by Georgia Southern University and the FORAM Foundation. Our aquaponics system is located in a 4,100 square foot greenhouse that supports student and faculty research in areas of biology, chemistry, economics and engineering.

Our Mission: To conduct cutting-edge research, and to develop technologies and best practices that improve the sustainability and profitability of soilless farming techniques.

SARC In the News

• Donating produce to Second Harvest
• Georgia Farm Monitor TV Spot
• Front page of GSU.edu – Farm-to-Table with Southern Cafe
• SARC Senior Scientist invited to TEDx Savannah
• FORAM SARC was highlighted by FOX 28 News at 10
• WTOC recently interviewed and visited our SARC facility
• Savannah morning news recently visited our SARC facility

Join the Weekly Mailing List

Anyone wishing to receive weekly emails regarding SARC updates and to order produce should follow these instructions:

1. Log into your My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu Google account
2. Go to the SARC google group page
3. Edit your settings in the popup to join the group

To join using a non-google email account, or if the process above does not work:

• Email Aquaponics@GeorgiaSouthern.edu and request to be added to the produce mailing list
• Once you are added, you will receive emails at the account you provided.

Contact Aquaponics@georgiasouthern.edu if you have any questions about produce availability and delivery.
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