CONTribuTOrS
Dr. J. Benton Jones Jr. has 50
Sylvia Bernstein is the author of
“Aquaponic Gardening: A Step by Step
Guide to Growing Fish and Vegetables
Together” She is also the president
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of The Aquaponic Source, and the
co-founder and past vice chairman of
the Aquaponics Association. Before
discovering aquaponics, she was the
vice president of marketing and product
development for AeroGrow International.
Erik Biksa is a leading expert in the
field of hydroponics, first contributing
to Maximum Yield in 1999. He has also
appeared in many other major publications,
and in video and audio productions. Erik
has worked for several industry leaders
consulting around the world while enjoying
a strong network of hydroponic community
members. His latest project is a hydroponics
digital publication via grozine.com
Grubbycup has been an avid
Eric Hopper has over 10 years of
Helene Isbell has a passion for plants.
Matt LeBannister developed a
green thumb as a child, having been
born into a family of experienced
gardeners. During his career, he has
managed a hydroponic retail store
and represented leading companies
at the Indoor Gardening Expos. Matt
has been writing articles for Maximum
Yield since 2007. His articles are
published around the world.
Dr. Lynette Morgan holds a B.
James Kostrava is the CEO & Founder
years of experience growing plants
hydroponically. He is an Emeritus
Professor at the University of Georgia,
Athens and has authored eight books
and written articles for magazines
that deal with hydroponic issues.
He currently has his own consulting
company, Grosystems, Inc. Dr. Jones
currently lives in Anderson, SC, USA.
indoor gardener for over 20 years.
His articles were first published
in the United Kingdom, and since
then his gardening advice has
been published in French, Spanish,
Italian, Polish, Czechoslovakian and
German. He is also considered one
of the world’s leading authorities on
crochet hydroponics.
experience in the hydroponic industry
as both a retail store manager and
owner. He continuously seeks new
methods and products that could help
maximize garden performance. Eric
resides in Michigan where he and his
family strive for a self-sufficient and
sustainable lifestyle.
Hort. Tech. degree and a PhD in
hydroponic greenhouse production
from Massey University, New
Zealand. Lynette is a partner with
SUNTEC International Hydroponic
Consultants and has authored five
hydroponic technical books. Visit
suntec.co.nz for more information.
A California native, Helene resides in
San Diego where she promotes urban
agriculture and sustainable living. She
has also been a dynamic player in the
hydroponic industry for the past decade.
She has incorporated her love of horticulture with hands-on experience, arts
and culture, integrated marketing and
education. She is the southern California
rep for High Caliper Growing/Smart Pots.
of Organibliss, LLC, a natural products
biotechnology company in Michigan.
For more than 30 years he held senior level
positions at Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber
of Commerce, Foundation for Economic
Education, Mackinac Center for Public
Policy, Oakland University Foundation
and Construction Association of Michigan.
Graduate of Michigan State University.
COMiNG uP
ON ThE wEb
Expo Season
Well Underway
We are officially halfway through the 2013
Grow Like a Pro Indoor Gardening Expo
season. Be sure to mark the last two dates
onto your calendar; we’ll be in San Francisco,
California, July 27 to 28 and in Long Beach,
California