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Expanding Opportunities in Aquaculture. Georgia Center for Aquaculture Development Fort Valley State University November 4, 2010
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Expanding Opportunities in Aquaculture • Georgia Center for Aquaculture DevelopmentFort Valley State University • November 4, 2010 • As ocean catches of seafood continue to decline, aquaculture production must increase to meet rising seafood demands. The following presentations will be given at the workshop :Whole Foods, Requirements for Aquaculture Products Mr. Al Cromer, Decatur Fish Farm, How to Make Money in Aquaculture Dr. Gary Burtle, University of Georgia, Commercial Freshwater Prawn Production • Dr. Pat Duncan, GCAD, Fort Valley State University, The nuts and bolts of Aquaponics • Tours will be conducted of tilapia culture, various recirculating aquaculture (RAS) and aquaponic systems in the on-campus greenhouses.102 C.W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life CenterFort Valley State University1:00-5:00 pm, contact: Dr. Pat Duncanduncanp@fvsu.edu, 478-825-6575or Ann Gillespie at 478-825-6335registration $5.00