Making a Difference: Aquaponics

and grab that brand. its unfortunately just not available to us”* the waters off los angeles, oakland and washington state have become parking lots for dozens of ships awaiting space at the docks. the president hopes by sending the labor secretary, it will end the dispute once and for all. } the federal aviation administration proposed new rules for commercial drones that weight up to 55 pounds. the rules require that they only be flown within sight during daylight hours. they also must be five-hundred feet and go no faster than a hundred miles per hour. additionally, drone operators must be at least 17 years old. the new rules still need to undergo public comment and revision before becoming final. for many, finding work can be challenging… it’s especially hard for those with disabilities. but a local farm is offering jobs and promoting a greener earth at the same time. here’s more in today’s making a difference. *trt:outcue::*travel across the central coast and you’re bound to see it.fields of rich, lush, agriculture….but deep within the town of corralitos, you’ll see a farm of a different sort.james borgeman/ co-founder, green water garden/1209 “instead of putting cow manure into the soil, we’re putting fish waste in to the water.”this is green water garden.nats of wateran aquaponics farm that focuses on growing organic goods like alfalfa and lettuce. nats…”over here, see this is very freshstandup/ megan munro/ corralitos “traditionally we plant using soil. aquaponics is when you plant using water. here at green water garden that’s not the only thing there doing differently.”james borgeman/ co-founder, green water garden/1133 “along with aquaponics, we are also employing people with disabilities”of the 10 employees that work on the farm, seven have developmental disabilities.andy furr/ lead staff/ 3244 “everybody here has so much intelligence and they work in a different capacity at the farm.”show graphic that reads 2 out of 10 employed according to the 2013 bureau of labor statistics, only about two out of every 10 people with disabilities, are employed.james borgeman/ co-founder, green water garden/1149 “the goal of this farm is to be