Projects

Baitfish Funded Project #1

Description

The Baitfish Project was chaired by Dan Coble. The objectives of the project include:

1. Conduct a comprehensive survey of the status of the bait fish industry in selected north central states to determine: a. species used; b. sizes of species marketed; c. sources of species; d. seasonal availability; e. shortfalls in supplies; f. relative value of various fish and nonfish species; and g. common problems of the industry that may need to be addressed by research. Read more about Baitfish Funded Project #1

Baitfish Funded Project #2

Description

This project is chaired by Joe Morris, Iowa State University. The following objectives are to be addressed.

1. Determine what techniques and strategies for early season, indoor spawning of golden shiners and subsequent stocking into ponds will result in growth to 76 mm (3 in) by November 1 of that year.

2. Develop economically viable culture techniques and strategies for growing spotfin shiners to a market size (greater than 51 mm [2 in]). Read more about Baitfish Funded Project #2

1st National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference

Description

This first Workshop/Conference for Extension was chaired by Carol Engle.

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2nd National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference

Description

This second Workshop/Conference for Extension was chaired by Donald Webster.

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2nd North Central Regional (NCR) Aquaculture Conference

Description

This first Workshop/Conference was chaired by Joseph E. Morris.

Objectives:

To provide a forum for exchange of aquaculture information and technology between private and public sector aquaculturists in the North Central Region.

Participants:

Principal Investigator(s)/Institution

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Environmental Strategies for Aquaculture Symposium

Description

This Symposium for Extension was chaired by Ronald E. Kinnunen.

Objectives:

To provide a forum where industry, resource managers, and environmental/conservation organizations can discuss areas of concern and determine what scientific evidence is required to make reasoned decisions.

3rd National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference

Description

This third Workshop/Conference for Extension was chaired by Kevin Fitzsimmons.

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Percis III Symposium

Description

This Symposium was chaired by Jeffrey A. Malison.

Objectives:

Co-sponsor the Percis III International Percid Fish Symposium, held in Madison, Wisconsin, July 20-24, 2003.

Participants:

Principal Investigator(s)/Institution

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4th National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference

Description

This fourth Workshop/Conference for Extension was chaired by Hanping Wang and Laura Tiu.

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5th National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference

Description

This fifth Workshop/Conference for Extension was chaired by Jimmy L. Avery.

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National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Funded Project #1

(funded project #1)

Description

The first National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Project - Facilitated by Ted R. Batterson

Objectives:

Ensure effective communications among groups involved with Investigational New Animal Drug/New Animal Drug Applications (INADs/NADAs), including Canada.

National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Funded Project #2

(funded project #2)

Description

The Second National Aquaculture INAD/NADA Coordinator Funded Project - Facilitated by Ted R. Batterson

Objectives:

Ensure effective communications among groups involved with Investigational New Animal Drug/New Animal Drug Applications (INADs/NADAs), including Canada.

1st North Central Regional (NCR) Aquaculture Conference

Description

This first Workshop/Conference was chaired by Donald Garling.

Objectives:

To provide a forum for exchange of aquaculture information and technology between private and public sector aquaculturists in the North Central Region.

Participants:

Principal Investigator(s)/Institution

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Crayfish Funded Project

Description

The Crayfish Funded Project was chaired by Paul B. Brown. The objectives of this funded project include:

1. To complete a study of the status of the crayfish industry in the north central states, relative to its extent, culture operations in use, market characteristics, and problems which need to be addressed by research. Read more about Crayfish Funded Project

Economic Conditions and Future Market Opportunities for Aquaculture in the Northcentral U.S.

Description

This is the first funded project in Economics and Marketing. It is chaired by Don Floyd.

Objectives

1. Identify existing and needed economic data; develop statistical reporting methods; design an information management system and prototype annual situation/outlook report on the North Central Region aquaculture industry; begin collecting and compiling a regional database; and prepare the initial situation/outlook report.

Aquaculture Economics, Marketing and Policy for the North Central Region

(funded project #2)

Description

The second Economics and Marketing Funded Project was chaired by Leroy Hushak. The project included the following objectives:

1. Update data in information management system and produce a second Situation and Outlook Report on the North Central Regional Aquaculture industry (a third annual report is dependent on additional budge for fiscal year 1992-93, year 2 of the biennium).

Aquaculture Economics and Marketing in the North Central Region

Funded Project 3

Description

The third Funded Project was chaired by Pat O'Rourke. The objective of the project was to:

1. Develop cost of production budgets and expected revenues for the raising of food-sized walleye, yellow perch (YP), and hybrid striped bass (HSB) on farms in the North Central Region.

Participants:

Market Study of Sunfish and Walleye Hybrids

Description

The fourth Economics and Marketing funded project was chaired by Pat O'Rourke.

Objective

Evaluate the potential "supply" and "market" for hybrid walleye (female walleye x male sauger) and sunfish (female green sunfish x male bluegill) fillets relative to comparable fish.

Sub-Objectives

1. To analyze information on the consumption and "supply" of comparable fish in the U.S. and NCR. Read more about Market Study of Sunfish and Walleye Hybrids

Survey for a Regional Aquaculture Co-op and Marketing Project

Description

Co-op and Marketing Project

Objectives:

1. Investigate the pros/cons of alternative forms and scopes of a marketing organization, ie., species; market information, marketing, or market development.

2. Survey aquaculture growers and existing co-ops in the North Central Region to assess interest and willingness to commit and invest in a grower-owned marketing organization.

Participants:

NCRAC and MarketMaker Collaboration

Description

Objectives:

1. Conduct a survey of all North Central Region (NCR) aquaculture producers for data that will be assimilated into the MarketMaker system.

2. Undertake outreach activities to educate and register NCR producers into MarketMaker system.

3. Develop a "how to" tutorial case study tool that will instruct NCR producers on how to conduct market research using the MarketMaker system Read more about NCRAC and MarketMaker Collaboration

Economic Impact Assessment

Description

Objectives:

Characterize the aquaculture industry throughout the NCR (species, systems, purpose, size, sales, jobs, etc.)
Determine the direct, indirect and induced contributions of the aquaculture industry to regional and state-by-state economies.

Participants: Read more about Economic Impact Assessment