Author: Kathryn Mitchell
Major Program: Aquaculture
Sustainable aquaculture is on the rise in the United States, an all-day workshop was held in September at the KSU Aquaculture Research Center to inform attendees the basics of aquaculture. The program focused on indoor tilapia, shrimp and aquaponics. This workshop was a repeat of the March indoor aquaculture workshop due to the positive feedback and general need. Over 50 people attended this workshop and over 20 people requested the presentations and additional information. These workshops are v
Traditional aquaculture requires land, time, and fairly large startup and maintenance cost. There is a demand for economically friendly alternatives, as well as options for first time farmers. Aquaponics combines hydroponics and aquaculture so farmers can produce both fish and plant. It does not require a pond or large plot of land and the operation can be as small or as large as the farmers demand. Aquaponics is currently the hottest topic in aquaculture and many farmers are looking into it ful
Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems – Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic LaboratoryKathryn Mitchell and Dr. DurborowAquaculturists must maintain healthy fish and good water quality parameters. Fish that are not well maintained, become stressed, which increases the chance of disease. The fish disease diagnostic laboratory is crucial to farmers, we are able to diagnosis and treat diseased fish, as well as recommend prevention methods and g
Author: Robert Durborow
Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems – Fish Health Inspections and Water Quality Testing at the KSU Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (1-1-18 to 3-31-18) Robert Durborow, M.S., Ph.D. and Kathryn Mitchell, M.S. SituationAquaculturists must maintain the health of their fish and the quality of their water in order to make a profit. There is a need for a fish disease diagnostic laboratory able to inspect fish and certify them
2016-17 Success StoryKentucky State University College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems - Aquaculture Disease Diagnostic Laboratory July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 (Impact/Success Story)Aquaculturists must maintain the health of their fish and the quality of their water in order to make a profit. Fish health inspections are required before fish can be transported and sold across state lines (and sometimes even within certain states); a laboratory that can perform these inspecti
Author: Ken Thompson
This program was developed to address the problem of low science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) proficiency and college enrollment of Kentucky students and provide students firsthand knowledge of the broader educational and career opportunities in STEM agriculture, aquaculture, and related fields. Results of this program may also allow educators to better understand how to increase the number of underrepresented students entering higher education in the pursuit of ag-STEM
