Wisconsin Ag Connection - Aquaculture Field Day to Focus on Raising Coldwater Fish

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Aquaculture Field Day to Focus on Raising Coldwater Fish
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 04/26/2011

A workshop is being planned for later this spring to unveil new research and advances in the culture of coldwater species of fish. The program is being held June 8-9 at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point's Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility near Red Cliff. Sponsored by UWSP, UW-Extension, UW-Madison/Aquaculture Program, and the Wisconsin Aquaculture Association, the event will take a closer look at fish like arctic char, coho salmon, Atlantic salmon, and rainbow trout.

Coldwater fish nutrition and health will be addressed as well as flow-through and recycle systems technology, pond management, water quality, and various lighting strategies for coldwater species culture. Speakers will include experts in coldwater species culture from around the country, including Steven Summerfelt, Chris Good, Brian Vinci and John Davidson Bill Wolters and many more.

Current and prospective fish farmers, researchers, state, federal and tribal hatchery personnel and anyone interested in coldwater fish species are being encouraged to attend.

The cost to attend the field day is $75 per WAA member, $65 for their guest, and $100/person for non-members. The fees include learning materials, handouts and lunches.

For registration information, call the Wisconsin Aquaculture Association at 715-373-2990.

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