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Although baitfish and aquaculture industries pose no or a very low risk of spreading aquatic invasive species (AIS), the industries have been proactive in implementing systems to help ensure that any potential risk is minimized. Without adequate risk assessment of individual operations, regulations could be imposed which would unnecessarily negatively impact the viability of these industries and still not effectively reduce the risk of spreading AIS.

Advice to new fish farmers from the 2013 Ohio Aquaculture Association's Annual Meeting and Workshops held in Wooster, Ohio, February 2013.

Aquaculture business planning is a critical, but often overlooked step in the development of a successful aquaculture enterprise. Proper record keeping and adaptive management based on those records are also necessary for long term farm profitability. A business plan will help the farmer think through the benefits and constraints of starting a business and provide a roadmap to success through the life of the business.