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-Gordon Watkins and the IAVS System
-Gordon Watkins was a retired horticulturist who became interested in the IAVS system after attending an information session on the system.  He decided to implement the system on his own and built a small-scale IAVS system in his backyard.
-Watkins' IAVS system consisted of a fish tank, a sand filter, and a vegetable bed. He used tilapia as his fish species and grew a variety of vegetables in the vegetable bed. Watkins' system was unique in that it lasted for 22 years without clogging, which was a testament to the effectiveness of the IAVS system.
-Watkins' Contributions to Sustainable Agriculture
-Watkins' implementation of the IAVS system was a testament to the effectiveness of the system and helped to promote the use of sustainable agriculture practices.
-His success with the system demonstrated that it was possible to grow vegetables using the metabolic wastes of fish in a closed-loop system.
-Watkins' work with the IAVS system was also a testament to the importance of individual action in promoting sustainable agriculture practices.
-His implementation of the system on his own demonstrated that anyone could implement sustainable agriculture practices in their own backyard.