J and J Aquafarms

Specialties

Contact for apppointment outside of office hours. J and J Aquafarms is your one source for live fish for stocking ponds, aquaponics, or for your dinner table. We have a unique vacation rental right in the middle of our farm, where one can absorb the «art» of integrated farming. We are Aquaponics consultants, able to create a backyard or commerical system tailored to your philosophy and needs. We grow fish in low density, free-​range conditions and some species are raised without any manufactured and inorganic feeds.

History

Established in 1985.

J and J Aquafarms started in 1985 with a few fish ponds near the Kings River, just east of Sanger. It has grown to 50 acres of ponds with over 12 species of fish and 20 species of ornamental water plants. It is run as an integrated, sustainable farm with minimal use of chemicals or inorganic fertilizers. Other crops and livestock include wine grapes, walnuts, free-​range cattle, goats, sheep and chickens.

New for this year is a brand new farm-​stay guesthouse, available for rent. You can experience farm activities including a fish harvest, working livestock, fruit and vegetable harvest, and fishing. Within 90 minutes are Three National Parks (Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Sequoia), skiing, boating, fishing, hiking and climbing.

Meet the Business Owner

John Y.

Business Owner

John and Janet Young started J and J Aquafarms in 1985 after honing skills in Papua New Guinea in the commercial fishing industry. John is a fisheries biologist with emphasis on recirculating systems (aquaponics), pathology and nutrition. J and J Aquafarms’ vision is to raise healthy food sustainably and with appropriate technology and minimal carbon footprint. It trains local youths in farming and business skills. It is an education center for Aquaculture and Aquaponics.