The CHALLENGE we face...
Aproximately 72% of the world is covered with water. Of that, only about 2% of that water is drinkable. 2/3rds of that 2% is locked away in the ice caps of Greenland and Antartica. Staggeringly, 70% of all freshwater available for use, is used by humans to irrigate crops and in the raising of animals.
Nearly 1 BILLION people worldwide struggle with severe hunger and poverty. In developing countries it is mainly the local family farmer who is responsible for generating what food is available.
The world's population is expected to grow to 9.7 billion, by the year 2050.
Aquaponics uses up to 90% less water than traditional food growing endeavors and in addition provides plants and fish protein in a fully circled ecosytem. Using Aquapponics in conjunction with other clean food growing methods on a small footprint, is our mission. This enables people to feed their families through several approaches, which exponentially increases the chances of sustainable food production.
A Word from the Director
Unlike other forms of food production, Aquaponics offers the potential for growing food just about anywhere on the planet, without the need for vast amounts of land and water. While this approach is exciting, it lacks the security of "backup and redundancy".
The International Center of Aquaponics and Family Farming (ICAFF) is a non-profit organization that teaches families around the world the principles of “TransFarming” which transforms the traditional way of thinking about personal food production with those which are more realistic for our times.
I invite you to explore our website and see the wonderful world-changing activities in which we are involved. Then consider joining us in our efforts.
Thanks y'all,
Arturo Arredondo, Director
The International Center of Aquaponics and Family Farming
2023 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
20X Bed Greenhouse Wicking Bed Project
Bandera County, TX
JUNE - AUGUST
20X Bed Greenhouse Aquaponic Project
Bandera County, TX
MAY
Community Greenhouse Project
Bandera County, TX
APRIL
Intentional Community Planning Project
Bandera County, TX
MARCH
TransFarmed Gardens
San Antonio, TX
FEBRUARY
Life Happens-Parallel Society Symposium
Medina, TX
JANUARY
Rocky Point Food Production Class
Medina, TX
2022 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
SEPTEMBER
Food Pantry Preparations and Launch
Bandera, TX
MAY - AUGUST
Prospering in Texas Heat
Central Texas Counties
APRIL
Flourishing When There is no Fertilizer
Medina, TX
MARCH
TransFarming Food Production Seminar
Medina, TX
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
Times of the Signs Implementation
Global
2021 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER
Myriad Clean Food Growing Projects
Central Texas
OCTOBER
Food Growing Curriculum - Pre-Vet School
Chattanooga, TN
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
Fall Planting Preparations
Central Texas
JUNE - AUGUST
Water Conservation Series
Medina, Texas
FEBRUARY - MAY
Personal Food Production Projects
Central Texas
JANUARY
Iris Abilene Symposium
Buffalo Gap, Texas
2020 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
DECEMBER
Rocky Point Training Center
Medina, Texas
NOVEMBER
Medina Children's Home Learning Center
Medina, Texas
OCTOBER
Times of the Signs Initiative
United States
SEPTEMBER
Personal Clean Food Production Advance
San Antonio, Texas
AUGUST
Preparation for the Times Project
Texas
JULY
Texas TransFarming Extension Launch
Texas
JUNE
Automated Wicking Bed Build
Bandera, Texas
APRIL - MAY
COVID-19
United States
MARCH
Construction Projects
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
FEBRUARY
TransFarming Seminar
Medina, Texas
JANUARY
Children's Holiday Endeavors
Saltillo, Monterrey, Montemorelos, Mexico
2019 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
OCTOBER - DECEMBER
Children's Holiday Endeavors
Saltillo, Galeana, Montemorelos, Mexico
SEPTEMBER
MFM Launch
Nuevo Leon, Mexico
AUGUST
Construction Projects
Galeana, Mexico
APRIL - JULY
Texas TransFarming Projects
Central Texas
JANUARY - MARCH
Moringa Propagation Project
Dripping Springs, Texas
2018 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
JUNE - OCTOBER
Shangri-la Eco Retreat
Organic Training Center Development
El Chimbo, Honduras
MAY
Nuestos Pequenos Hermanos
Fish Farm Development Project
Talanga, Honduras
APRIL
House of Hope
Tilapia Farm Project
Zacapa, Guatemala
MARCH
The James Project
Food Production Survey
Orphanage at Finca Yalu
Monjas, Guatemala
FEBRUARY
The Leadership Center School for Girls
Aquaponic System Rehabilitation
Zambrano, Honduras
JANUARY
Farm Expansion Project
Orphanage Emmanuel
Guaimaca, Honduras
2017 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
OCTOBER
Tilapia Farm Production Harvest
Orphanage Emmanuel
Guaimaca, Honduras
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
Andes Farm Infrastructure Project
Cuzco, Peru
JULY
Nuestos Pequenos Hermanos
Fish Farm Development Project
Talanga, Honduras
JUNE
The Leadership Center School for Girls
Aquaponic System Rehabilitation
Zambrano, Honduras
MARCH - MAY
Business Assistance for Women
Virtual Publication
FEBRUARY
Tilapia Farm Production Harvest
Orphanage Emmanuel
Guaimaca, Honduras
JANUARY
The TransFarming Initiative
Transforming Backyards into Farmyards
Practical Application
2016 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
DECEMBER
Orphanage Emmanuel
Moringa Orchard Plantation
Guaimaca, Honduras
NOVEMBER
Eden Jungle
Moringa Forest Farms
Cantaranas, Honduras
OCTOBER
Ultimate Survival Strategies
Farm Course Filming Project
Austin, Texas
SEPTEMBER
Readiness University
Food Production Seminar
Camp Barkley - Buffalo Gap, Texas
JUNE - AUGUST
Orphanage Emmanuel
Glasswing Soiless Farm Project
Guaimaca, Honduras
MAY
New Life Children's Home
Tilapia Farm and Aquaponic Expansion
Jalaca, Honduras
APRIL
Hogar de la Promesa
Promise Home Orphanage
Aquaculture Development
El Progresso, Honduras
MARCH
Fish Hatchery Construction Project
The Mosquito Coast
FEBRUARY
Orphanage Emmanuel Farming Program
Guaimaca, Honduras
JANUARY 2016
White Stone Training Center
Dripping Springs, TX
2015 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2015
Orphanage Emmanuel
Guaimaca, Honduras
OCTOBER
Siloé
Soyopango, El Salvador
SEPTEMBER
Orphanage Emmanuel
Guaimaca, Honduras
AUGUST
White Stone Family Farm Training
Sawyer Ranch B&B
JULY
Suburban Farming 101
Dripping Springs, Texas
JUNE
Family Garden Initiative
La Cieba, Honduras
MAY
Varied Aquaponic Projects
San Jose Villanueva, El Salvador
APRIL
The Dripping Springs Aquaponic Group
Dripping Springs, Texas
MARCH
Aquaponic Documentary Film Shoot
Austin, Texas
FEBRUARY
Missionary's Aquaponic Field Guide
National Collaborative
JANUARY
The Aquaponic Group Expansion
2014 ICAFF
Project Calendar
at a Glance
DECEMBER 2014
Rooftop Aquaponic Development
NOVEMBER
TransFarm #1 Transfer
Central Texas
OCTOBER
Corazon Grande Orphanage
Reynosa, Mexico
Pan de Vida Children’s Home
Sandoval, Mexico
SEPTEMBER
Crimson Outreach
La Ceiba, Atlantida, Honduras
AUGUST
Family Gardening Initiative
San Jose Villanueva, El Salvador
JULY
Aquaponic and Business Seminar
Istanbul, Turkey
JUNE
Aquaponic Development
Puerto Morelos, Mexico
MAY
MaBarra Aquaponic Project
Kenya, Africa
APRIL
Pan de Vida Children’s Home
Sandoval, Mexico
MARCH
Casa Hogar Corazon Grande
Reynosa, Mexico