OSU Extension to hold a baitfish culture workshop, Nov. 12

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Two renowned baitfish research and Extension specialists from the University of Arkansas will be the featured speakers during an Ohio State University Extension baitfish culture workshop on Nov. 12.

The event, hosted by the OSU Aquaculture Research and Development Integration Program of OSU South Centers at Piketon, will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Agricultural Incubator Foundation Center, 13737 Middleton Pike (State Rt. 582), Bowling Green, Ohio. Registration is $15 per person.

Carol Engle, center director and chair of University of Arkansas Aquaculture and Fisheries Department, will present “Growing an Aquaculture Industry – Lessons from Arkansas.” Nathan Stone, University of Arkansas Extension aquaculture specialist, will present “Culture techniques for baitfish in Arkansas.”

Other topics will include pond fertilization, Ohio baitfish retailers survey and an overview of OSU baitfish research. Participants also will have the opportunity to tour the Bowling Green aquaculture facilities.

Registration is due Nov. 6 and can be done by contacting Geoff Wallat at 740-289-2071, ext. 146 or wallat1@ag.osu.edu .

For more information, visit http://www.kwestcommunications.com/AIF/ .

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