Latest News — Aquaculture
How Aquaculture Growth in Iowa Supports Economy, Creates New Jobs for Farmers
Iowa is one of the many states benefiting from its growing aquaculture industry. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture, aquaculture generated more than $3.8 million in sales in Iowa in 2018 from various kinds of fish and shrimp. Aquaculture also creates job opportunities up and down the seafood supply chain, as well as for...
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CSIF Event Showcases Iowa’s Emerging Aquaculture Industry
The 2022 Aquaculture Conference, hosted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF), recently drew more than 100 attendees to learn more about Iowa’s newest livestock industry.
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Leading by example
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – September 19, 2019 – Livestock production is important to Iowa’s economy, contributing $48.5 billion to the state annually, up more than $17 billion from the 2012 U.S. Census of Ag. But Iowa isn’t the only state relying on agriculture. Across the Midwest, other states are hoping to shore up their...
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CSIF Event Highlights Iowa’s Emerging Aquaculture Industry
Contact: Brian Waddingham 515.225.5531 bwaddingham@supportfarmers.com WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – March 28, 2019 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) recently hosted the 2019 Aquaculture Conference to provide information about the emerging aquaculture industry and the opportunities it offers to Iowa’s livestock farmers. The event, co-sponsored by Iowa State University, Ohio State...
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Aquaculture Conference Slated for March 22-23
Experts to share opportunities and strategies for entering fish and shrimp farming The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting the 2019 Aquaculture Conference on March 22 – 23 to provide farmers information about Iowa’s newest emerging livestock industry. The event, co-sponsored by Iowa State University and the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center, will...
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Land-Based Aquaculture Gaining Momentum in Midwest, Attracting Iowa Farmers
The forecast for global seafood demand suggests Iowa’s fish and shrimp farmers can expect substantial growth and market development in the aquaculture industry, according to experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) 2017 Aquaculture Conference held this week in Ames. By 2030, global seafood consumption will increase by 100-170 billion pounds, and nearly...
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Aquaculture Conference Slated for November 14
Experts to share opportunities and strategies for entering into fish and shrimp farming WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – October 2, 2017 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting the 2017 Aquaculture Conference on November 14 to provide farmers information about Iowa’s newest emerging livestock industry. The event, co-sponsored by Iowa State University...
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Land-Based Aquaculture: Hurdles and Business Planning Practices
Increasing global demand for seafood has prompted many Iowa farmers to explore land-based aquaculture as a profitable and sustainable venture to grow and diversify the family farm. Several hog barns and school buildings across the state have already been converted to fish farming facilities, but while food fish and shrimp remains a big driver for...
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Farmers Reel in Business Opportunities at CSIF Aquaculture Conference
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – December 1, 2016 – The emerging aquaculture industry offers big market opportunities for Iowa’s livestock farmers. According to experts at the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) recent Aquaculture Conference, the high quality resources that position Iowa as a top producing agricultural state also make it a natural fit for...
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Aquaculture Conference Slated for November 17
Experts to share opportunities and strategies for entering into fish farming WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – October 10, 2016 – The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers (CSIF) is hosting the 2016 Aquaculture Conference on November 17 to provide farmers information about Iowa’s newest livestock industry. The event, co-sponsored by Iowa State University and the North...
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