ACADEMIA Letters Availability and Need for Education Materials on Oklahoman Aquaponics Jahlin Williams, Langston University Joshua J Ringer, Langston University Yonathan Tilahun, Langston University Tracey Payton Miller, Langston University Malcolm L McCallum, Langston University The information needs of aquaponics producers in Oklahoma, U.S.A. were evaluated using answers to an online survey distributed to multiple online forums and listservs in January – March 2019. Results indicate that 78% of respondents were male and approximately 80% were 18-60 years old (n = 33). About 76% of respondents used aquaponics as a part- or full-time occupation. The most common vegetables produced were leafy greens. Tilapia, goldfsh and Koi were the main fsh raised. Between 53% and 74% of respondents said information about aquaponics and focused on Oklahoma was lacking. The internet and online sources were the most important information sources, followed by other unidentifed sources, local producers, and commercial suppliers. Results suggested that development of extension materials and programs for the 200 aquaponics producers in Oklahoma is a vital need. Introduction The aquaponics industry is a growing sector in the United States and shares many character- istics of an infant industry in Oklahoma (Williams et al. 2019). Over the past decade we have observed increased interest in aquaponics; however, successful endurance of these operations Academia Letters, June 2021 Corresponding Author: Malcolm L McCallum, malcolm.mccallum.tamut@gmail.com Citation: Williams, J., Ringer, J.J., Tilahun, Y., Payton Miller, T., McCallum, M.L. (2021). Availability and Need for Education Materials on Oklahoman Aquaponics. Academia Letters, Article 1237. https://doi.org/10.20935/AL1237. 1 ©2021 by the authors — Open Access — Distributed under CC BY 4.0