GETTING STARTED IN AQUACULTURE AND AQUAPONICS

Part 1:
Learn about the advantages of farming aquatic species; global aquaculture output and future outlook; consumer trends in seafood consumption; aquaculture in Canada and Ontario

Part 2:
Production systems; aquaponics; water supply; egg and fingerling supply; nutrition and growth; fish health management; necessary permits and licenses; nutrient management

Part 3:
Fish processing methods and requirements; market factors; product forms and pricing; distribution channels to major markets; economics; model farm design and next steps

Part 4:
Industry Presentations

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP WILL INCLUDE:
LUNCH; PRESENTATIONS FROM GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY; AS WELL AS ALL DOCUMENTATION.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

MICHEL MOISAN, AGRICULTURE AND RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
michel.moisan@ontario.ca
613.679.0937

STEVE NAYLOR, AQUACULTURE AND AQUAPONICS SPECIALIST
steve.naylor@ontario.ca
519.826.3172