Leaving the platform

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Dear fellow aquaponic enthusiasts,

after careful consideration with regard to recent geopolicital events I decided to withdraw from this platform. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to be part of this community, and thankful that you hosted me as a non-US guest. Much appreciated!

From this time forward I will not contribute to knowledge exchange in any US based community of forum. I will also attempt as far as practically possible to refrain from purchasing or using US produced products or services.

I understand that the community here is dedicated to sustainable food production, and that this is not a political platform. I appreciate your enthusiasm and respect the work that you are doing.

Please understand that the leadership the majority of your people voted for opted for bullying of international friends, allies and trading partners, seemingly under the assumption that everything else not touched by the actions of this government would simply stay the same.

This can not be the case. One can not start kicking everybody else in the balls and then assume that they will just swallow it and continue to play nice.

I am hopeful that things will change for the better in the future. This is something we all will have to work for. If you are not satisfied with the work of your government, I encourage you to not only be disgruntledly swearing into your beard. Please go out and act.

That said, again thank you for having had me as a guest.
Best regards!

-rolf

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As a Member, I am sorry to see you go and I respect your opinion. I would only note that although the organization is legally established in the U.S., we have had international board members; many international conference guests and presenters; a wide range of international content; and Members that do great philanthropic work outside of U.S. borders.

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Dear Rolf,

Thank you for being part of our aquaponics community and for the knowledge and insights you’ve shared along the way. We respect your decision and appreciate your kind words about the work we do to advance sustainable food production.

As an organization, the Aquaponics Association remains committed to fostering global collaboration in aquaponics and sustainable agriculture. Our community thrives on the exchange of ideas, innovation, and partnerships across borders, and we believe that shared knowledge benefits everyone working toward a more resilient and sustainable food system.

We sincerely hope that one day our paths may cross again in a way that supports our shared passion for aquaponics. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

Best regards,
Cori Byrge
Director of Communications
Aquaponics Association