Change of Plans

     At the beginning of this project I decided that I wanted to participate in two food production systems: my friend's fish farm, and my own garden. Just recently I was advised not to do this because my experiences would seem confusing and less meaningful in the documentary I'm planning to make.
 
     Instead, starting today, I'm going to participate in creating a garden at my school along with other students and one of my biochemistry teachers (I'll post some pictures tonight). Agriculture and gardens in general were a big part of Ancient Roman food production, so I think this is a better option than the fish farm.

Fish Farm

This Friday (11/15) I had the opportunity to visit my friend's small fish farm in Laveen. Her family owns a larger one, but this one was closer and more convenient for the time (we plan to visit the larger one later). We fed the fish, took some pictures, and measured the PH level (6) and temperature (17C or 62.6F).

Fish Food (the fish are fed twice a day)

Measuring Temperature (17C)

Set-up (includes filter)

Young fish

Part of the Filter

Blog Purpose

The purpose of this blog is to document my progress as I explore the food production systems of Ancient Rome, current Italy, and local systems in Phoenix, Arizona for my Semester 1 Final Exam. Through these following months I hope to gain knowledge and experience in food production systems and sustainability.