NEWSquaponics provides stability, livelihood for Sheboygan farmersAmy EckelbergWFBFSixth generation farmer, Nate Calkins, used to work with cattle but now he spends his days handling a new ‘stock’ as co-owner of Lake Orchard Farm Aquaponics.Amy EckelbergLois Demmin has worked for Lake Orchard Farm since 2011. She works in the greenhouse and jokingly calls herself the plant relocation specialist.Amy EckelbergNate Calkins says that aquaponics attracted him due to its stability and sustainability.Amy EckelbergTilapia swim in tanks where the heifers used to stand in Nate Calkins' former milking barn.Amy EckelbergThe consistent growing conditions that water provides, gives Lake Orchard Farm’s produce intense flavor year-round.Amy EckelbergCustomers can stop by during store hours to pick up fresh produce such as lettuce, spinach, micro-greens and kale.Amy EckelbergBesides aquaponics, Nate and Mary also have an event barn and manage a bed and breakfast.Amy Eckelberg