Tag: prospective aquaculture producers

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Aquaponics Paradigm Shift with Airlift webinar series

The freshwater aquaculture is proud to present a series of webinars on Aquaponics presented by Dr. Tetsuzan Benny Ron.  
 
Aquaponics: Paradigm Shift with Airlift
With thoughtful design, appropriate maintenance, and effective management, airlift pumps may allow the transfer of water through an aquaponics system in a more efficient way than using water pumps. Understanding the disadvantages and learning how easy it is to construct an airlift pump can help many to reduce their energy cost while avoiding the high risk
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2012 eXtension Virtual Aquaculture Workshop


eXtension Virtual Aquaculture Workshop 2012

The Freshwater Aquaculture Community of Practice will present a virtual workshop including an introduction to aquaculture, an in depth look at pond culture and management, overviews on a variety of species, and a full hour covering aquaponics. This session is open to anyone interested in learning more about aquaculture in the US. If interested or have questions about attending this workshop please contact Vanessa Weldon vmaxwell24@gmail.com

 

Day 1– Introduction to Aquaculture (recording)

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Prospective Aquaculture Producers

Laura Tiu, Aquaculture Specialist, Ohio State University South Centers
Dennis McIntosh, Assistant Research Professor & Extension Specialist – Aquaculture, Delaware State University

Prospective producers receiving hands on training (photo courtesy of Laura Tiu, Ohio State University)

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture. This has led to increased interest from people who want to know more about aquaculture or how to become involved in the aquaculture industry. This industry is very diverse and complex; therefore, making a …

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Yellow Perch Aquaculture

Vanessa Weldon, Extension Associate, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Large female yellow perch (courtesy of Cecil Baird, Baird Fish Taxidermy & Fish Farm, Ligonier, Indiana).

Yellow perch, Perca flavenscens, is a sportfish found throughout the Great Lakes region and highly valued for its high-quality, firm, white, flaky flesh (Hinshaw 2006). A commercial fishery established for yellow perch yielded as high as 37 million pounds through the 1950s and ’60s but nearly collapsed shortly thereafter (Scott and Crossman 1973). …

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