Rossville resident John Coffman was so inspired by what he saw at Inner-City Aquaponics that he’s been volunteering there full-time for six weeks.IF YOU GOWhat: Open house at Inner-City AquaponicsWhen: 2 p.m. todayWhere: Athletic field behind the former Rossville Middle School at 1 Bulldog Drive.
ROSSVILLE – John Coffman is so impressed with Inner-City Aquaponics that he’s been volunteering full-time for the past six weeks at the fish farm and garden that’s taking shape behind the vacant Rossville Middle School.
“There’s nothing this side of LaFayette for kids to get involved with that’s positive. When I saw this popping up … I was more than happy to jump on board,” said Coffman, a 14-year Rossville resident.
Coffman was working hard to get the fish farm ready for an open house at 2 p.m. today that is expected to draw Walker County Sole Commissioner Bebe Heiskell and people from Kenya, the Congo and Haiti – all countries that are experiencing turmoil.
“The purpose of this project is to build portable farms that can be drop-shipped to relief areas,” said Ryan Cox, the owner of Inner-City Hydroponics.