Author: Kathryn Mitchell
Planning Unit: KSU Aquaculture
Major Program: Aquaculture
Outcome: Initial Outcome
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 very beneficial to the public because it gives farmers or potential farmers the basics to get started.
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