Success StoryIndoor Tilapia, Shrimp and Aquaponics Workshop



Indoor Tilapia, Shrimp and Aquaponics Workshop

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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