Welcome to the New
Aquaculture Economics & Marketing Resources (AqEMR)

The proximity of Illinois/Indiana to many major markets, and the abundance of natural and agricultural resources provide tremendous long-term opportunities for aquaculture farms and businesses in these states. Whether you are an aquaculture producer or you are thinking of getting into an aquaculture business, we are here to provide you the best information and education to ensure a productive, innovative and profitable aquaculture business.

We are part of Illinois and Purdue Extension services, providing strong support to Illinois/Indiana aquaculture through technology transfer projects, marketing assistance and technical assistance. AqEMR's focus is on innovative research, outreach, extension and education programs in aquaculture-business economics, management and marketing, but we also provide links to other useful aquaculture resources.

Kwamena Quagrainie

FREE SUMMER AQUACULTURE WORKSHOPS see the attached flyer

• CAGE CULTURE - July 8, 2008 Miami County, Miami County Community Building, Peru, IN
• RECIRCULATING CULTURE - July 11, 2008 LaPorte County, Salem Chapel (United Methodist Church), LaPorte, IN
• POND CULTURE - July 17, 2008 Floyd County, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN
• RECIRCULATING CULTURE - July 22, 2008 Franklin County, Franklin County Government Center, Brookville, IN
• CAGE CULTURE - August 1, 2008 - Posey County, Poseyville Community Center , Poseyville, IN
• POND CULTURE - August 6, 2008 - Morgan County, Morgan County Extension Offices, Martinsville, IN
  

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)
HACCP Workshop - Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 9am-4pm at the Marion County Extension Office, Indianapolis, IN (flyer attached)

Newsroom:

Indiana Fish Consumption Advisory

Illinois Fish Consumption Advisory

Illinois Fish And Your Health

Expectant Mother's Guide to Eating Il. Fish

 

Other Industry News Sites

Recirculating Aquaculture, AquaManna Farms, Ladoga , IN

Omega 3 Aquaculture, Peru, IN