2023 NCRAC Listening Session Report-1.pdf

The following agenda and presentations are from the 2018 North Central Aquaculture Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri on February 9 & 10, 2018. The event was a collaboration between the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center and the Missouri Aquaculture Association.Audio voice over recordings as well as PDF versions of the presentations are provided.Nutrition and Feeding

The following agenda and presentations were from the 2016 North Central Aquaculture Conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 12 & 13, 2016. The event was a collaboration between the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center and the Wisconsin Aquaculture Association.AgendaAsk the Expert

The presentations for the 2014 North Central Regional Aquaculture Conference in Toledo, Ohio are now available in the 'Presentations' tab and through the Ohio Aquaculture Association.

View the slides for the presentation that Joe Morris gave about "Snail Management in Pond Culture".  

Susan T. Kohler from Southern Illinois University Carbondale presents information about pond aquaculture, with a focus on the production economics and enterprise budgeting of fish farming. Presentation can be downloaded here.

This presentation details the importance of fish nutrition in regards to hybrid striped bass. Fish feed development, nutritional defects, and nutrient requirements are discussed. Presentation can be downloaded here.

Mike Frinsko outlines the process of transporting hybrid striped bass in this presentation. Includes harvesting strategies, holding systems, handling techniques, and hauling processes. Presentation can be found here.

J. Trushenski of Southern Illinois University Carbondale presents her information about fingerling production of hybrid striped bass. Information in the presentation includes production statistics, demand estimates, pond culture, and feeding strategy.

Ryan L. Lane from Southern Illinois University Carbondale presents information about hybrid striped bass aquaculture, focusing on broodstock and hatchery management. Presentation can be found here.

Kent SeaTech Corporation created this presentation about the U.S.'s presentation and sale of hybrid striped bass from 1987-2003. Includes various statistics (such as production volumes), improvements in bass production, and market outlook. Presentation can be found here.

Christopher C. Kohler created this presentation outlining the details involved in farming hybrid striped bass. Includes details about breeding hybrid striped bass, domestication of those species, collection of wild fish, and broodstock.

Laura Tiu of the Ohio Center for Aquaculture Research and Development created this presentation about the state of the yellow perch industry in 2013. It outlines details about the demand, production requirements, and challenges that yellow perch farmers face. The presentation can be found here.

A presentation created by D. Allen Pattillo to give a step-by-step outline of how to use Market Maker. Useful for those wanting to know more about the available markets for their aquaculture products. Presentation can be downloaded here.

This presentation has a listing of the research goals of NCRAC-funded projects about various sunfish, including crappie and bluegill. Shows funding levels and project objectives. Presentation can be found here.

This presentation by Chris Weeks outlines the objectives, projects, and activities of the Regional Aquaculture Extension Specialists. The file can be downloaded here.

How can NCRAC funded projects best reach aquaculturists? View this presentation by Chris Weeks and D. Allen Pattillo to have your questions answered.

Daniel Burden's presentation about the benefits of marketing your aquaculture business. Includes tips about implementing and improving your marketing plans. Click here to download the presentation.

Presentation about the missions, activities, and services of regional aquaculture centers around the nation. File can be downloaded here.

In the call for statements of interest (SOIs) from the 2013 NCRAC meeting all projects will now need to have a logic model included with the proposal.  In addition, all NCRAC-funded projects will need to report impact statements as part of their annual reporting.  The enclosed document discusses both subjects.