The North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) is one of the five Regional Aquaculture Centers established by Congress that are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. NCRAC is an administrative unit that serves the twelve states in the North Central Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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  • News

    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 - Baitfish Workshop (9/21/10) Open to Current and Prospective Fish Farmers

    Baitfish professionals from the North Central Region are set to gather for a one-day workshop sponsored by the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC).

    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 - Next issue of Fin Clips online


    Wed, 28 Jul 2010 - New Walleye Fact Sheet

    "Production of Walleye as Potential Food Fish"


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