Enabling people to improve their lives through an educational process that uses scientific knowledge focused on aquaculture issues and aquatic resource needs.
Aquaculture Development
Educating small, limited resource farmers to raise aquaculture products (channel catfish, tilapia, rainbow trout, hybrid striped bass and freshwater shrimp) in ponds, cages and greenhouses to diversify their operations to earn supplemental income.
Contact: Brian L. Nerrie, Extension Specialist
Fish Health
Providing preventive measures, diagnosing farmers’ fish disease problems, and teaching them to recognize and manage outbreaks to minimize losses and increase profits.
Contact: David W. Crosby, Extension Specialist
Youth Aquaculture
Exposing rural and urban students to career opportunities, and increasing minority participation in the agricultural sciences whereby students gain practical experience, develop entrepreneurial skills and expand their environmental awareness.
Contact: (Open)
Aquaculture Technician
