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.
Shop the SARC Marketplace
Produce from SARC is periodically available through the links below. We send out a weekly list of the produce available, and arrange for you to pick it up on the Armstrong Campus. Availability varies seasonally, always check the current store! Feel free to email aquaponics@georgiasouthern.edu with any questions or requests for new produce.
Shop the Marketplace
Hands-On Field Trips at SARC!
Experience sustainable agriculture like never before! Our SARC field trips offer an engaging, hands-on exploration of aquaponics, hydroponics, and aquaculture—where students will learn how fish and plants work together in a recirculating system.
Weekday & weekend trips available! Virtual sessions also offered.
Schedule a Field Trip
Our Valued Sponsors
The SARC facility thrives thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, who help advance sustainability, education, and outreach initiatives. From the FORAM Charitable Foundation, which provided the seed funding for SARC, to Nine Line Foundation’s veteran education efforts, each sponsor plays a key role in our mission. We also receive ongoing support from GSU’s Center for Sustainability & Eagle Dining, as well as local businesses like Billy’s Botanicals, Savannah Sauce Company, and Savannah Hydroponics & Organics, all of whom help foster sustainable agriculture in our community.
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:
- Log into your My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu Google account
- Go to the SARC google group page
- 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.