Please join the Alma Aquaculture Research Station and the University of Guelph for a one-day workshop on getting started in aquaculture and aquaponics, including presentations and a tour of aquaculture facilities at a research station.
- Date: December 6, 2018
- Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
- Cost: $110
- Registration Link: tiny.cc/AquaRegister
About the Event:
This one day workshop is intended for novices who are interested in aquaculture and/or aquaponics. The workshop investigates the key requirements of initiating and operating an aquaculture operation. More information can be found at the University of Guelph’s Aquaculture Centre Website.
Topics Covered:
- Aquaculture in Canada and Ontario
- Aquaculture Legislation and Regulations in Ontario
- Water Supplies
- Land-Use Aspects
- Rearing Systems Technology
- Nutrition and Feeding
- Transportation and Processing
- Economics and Marketing
Facilities Tour:
See up close, a large-scale research farm raising rainbow trout, Arctic charr and sturgeon. From water supplies to waste management systems, you’ll get a chance to view many of the bits and pieces discussed during the lecture sessions.
Workshop Structure:
Information is presented in a lecture format and is followed by a tour of the facilities at the Alma Aquaculture Research Station. The workshop fee includes all lectures, a tour of the Research Station, coffee breaks and lunch.
Please Note:
Attendance is by pre-registration only, registrations will not be accepted at the door. In instances of very low pre-registration, the workshop may be re-scheduled to a later date. Registrants will be contacted should a re-scheduling occur.
The Alma Aquaculture Research Station is funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.