Progress 08/15/08 to 08/14/10
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Little change from previous report as we finished the project. Emphasis on VHS education in final extended project year. Other project outputs included A) Development of electronic and written aquaculture extension materials, some of which have been completed and some being finished up in succeeding project: 1) Analysis of production parameters and costs of yellow perch in recirculating aquaculture systems 2) Rules and regulations of fish processing in Wisconsin 3) Training/raising walleye on dry feeds 4) Production of lake herring feasibility study 5) Video on feed-training pond-raised yellow perch fingerlings 6) Video demonstrating the spawning, fertilization, disinfection, and incubation of various game-fish species 7) Floating raceway production techniques 8) Fish farm biosecurity video 9) Two brochures were produced: Wisconsin Farm-raised Fish for Food, and Wisconsin Farm-raised Fish for Bait and Stocking, 10) Four documents were completed on the size and value of Wisconsin Aquaculture Industry. B) Aquaculture workshops held and developed: 1) Beginning Aquaculture, 2) Locally raised fish and an introduction to aquaculture, rules, regulations, businesses, and marketing of WI, U.S. and worldwide seafood, 3) Efficient record-keeping systems, 4) Land stewardship and environmental sustainability (postponed until 2010), 5) Wisconsin aquaculture rules and regulations (postponed until 2010), 6) Biosecurity and methods for minimizing the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) and other fish diseases, and 7) Recirculating aquaculture systems. C) Build and strengthen linkages between the NADF, commercial Wisconsin aquaculturists, and other state entities and agencies. 1) Regular meetings of the NADF Industry Advisory Council were held and 61 annual site visits were made at commercial farms, 2) Integrated the current NADF listserve with one being operated by the USDA-NCRAC, 3) Updated a web site to facilitate the distribution of NADF extension materials and results of applied research projects, 4) Assisted Wisconsin county/district extension specialists in addressing aquaculture industry needs, 5) Expanded the relationship between Wisconsin's aquaculture industry and the UW-System, Wisconsin technical school system, and state regulatory agencies, 6) Worked with DNR to hire a coordinator of the statewide VHS surveillance team and leader of the WI wild bait harvest permitting program, and 7) Promoted NADF activities with the local Wisconsin communities and Native American tribes by hosting numerous events. D) Develop improved aquaculture education opportunities at the high school, technical college, and university level, in conjunction with core NADF activities: 1) Supported internships and supplied curricula at the NADF and at regional fish culture facilities with UW campuses, Northland College, Bayfield High School, and other educational institutions and 2) Development of an on-line fish producer health certificate course to be completed as part of succeeding project. PARTICIPANTS: Project staff included three Extension Outreach Specialists Jim Held, Ron Johnson and Sarah Kaatz. They worked on all portions of the project. The Principal Investigator, Dr. Robin Shepard, has participated in project direction, interactions with partners, and project evaluation. Chris Hartleb oversees the day to day activities in UW-Stevens Point. He is a Professor of Fisheries Biology and Co-Director Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility. Jeffrey A. Malison is the Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Aquaculture Program and Co-Director, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility. Training and Professional Development opportunities were listed in the outputs section of this report. Participating Organizations: State Agencies: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Extension University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Great Lakes Water Institute Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Bayfield High School St. Louis Elementary School Iowa State University-Center for Food Security & Public Health Michigan State University Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Federal Agencies: USDA North Central Regional Aquaculture Association USGS-Wisconsin Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit US Fish & Wildlife Service-Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center US Fish & Wildlife Service - La Crosse Fish Health Center Genoa National Fish Hatchery U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture-APHIS Tribal Agencies/Organizations: Red Cliff Tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Bad River Tribal Natural Resources Department Lac Du Flambeau Natural Resources Private organizations: Wisconsin Aquaculture Association Wisconsin Association of Lakes Northland College Bayfield Chamber of Commerce Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation Douglas County Lakes Association Mill Creek Perch Farm (Ohio) Grand Portage Natural Resources Department TARGET AUDIENCES: Current and future private and commercial fish farmers, state, federal and tribal fish hatcheries, future farmers of America, and students enrolled in secondary and college programs with an emphasis in aquaculture, fish culture, agriculture, and fisheries management. Veterinary and fish health specialists, water resource and lake management organizations, and concerned citizens. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
These outcomes are mainly for 2009, see CRIS report for successor project for updates for 2010. A) Workshop attendance: 1) Beginning Aquaculture: the 4 remaining sessions in the series were scheduled. 30 attended the Southern District workshop, 7 attended the Western District workshop, the Northern District workshop was cancelled due to low turnout and the Eastern was postponed due to schedule conflicts with the host farm. Because of the success of the Madison-area workshop, future Beginning Aquaculture workshops may be scheduled in that vicinity. 2) 33 attended the Locally raised fish and an introduction to aquaculture, rules, regulations, businesses, and marketing of WI, U.S. & worldwide seafood. Due to the success another workshop at the hatchery has been requested. 3) Assisted the Wisconsin Aquaculture Association with their annual conference, which was very successful with 122 in attendance. 4) Conducted a workshop to assist Wisconsin fish farmers to set up efficient record-keeping systems to insure their compliance with current DNR and DATCP regulations which drew 16 participants. 5) Conduct a series of 6 workshops throughout the North Central Region focusing on biosecurity and methods for minimizing the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) and other fish diseases. All workshops were held as scheduled. A total of 86 people participated. 6) the Recirculating aquaculture systems workshop drew 91 people. B) Building and strengthening linkages between the NADF, commercial Wisconsin aquaculturists, and other state entities and agencies: 1) Conducted 61 annual site visits at commercial farms, to help identify and address constraints and opportunities specific to individual farms. 2) Promoted NADF activities with Native American tribes. This included providing technical assistance on walleye production to Red Cliff Tribal Hatchery, St Croix Fisheries, Lac Courte Oreilles and Keweenaw Bay Tribe. Also assisted the Lac du Flambeau with herring and muskie grant proposals and made an Aquaculture presentation and provided a NADF tour for their Tribal School with good attendance. Provided NADF tours to biologists and hatchery personnel from Stockbridge Munsee Tribe, Mole Lake Tribe, Keweenaw Bay Tribe and St Croix Tribe. Provided information concerning the RAS workshop to Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota tribal hatcheries and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Impacts for this project includes provision of hands-on training to thousands of producers and prospective producers, including Native Americans, in sustainable practices to provide an increased supply of healthy locally-produced seafood products to consumers along with a decreased reliance on imported products. The project also provided important information regarding recent fish diseases such as VHS to fish farmers. A student intern program has increased interest in Aquaculture as a vocation. The resultant growth will lead to increased employment opportunities in the industry. The project was funded through an earmark process and has been leveraged with State funding of $3 Million toward the development of the facility in Bayfield and over $500,000 per year in operating expenses.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 08/15/08 to 08/14/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: A) Electronic and written aquaculture extension materials: 1) Analysis of production parameters and costs of yellow perch in recirculating aquaculture systems, to be completed in 2010, 2) Rules and regulations of fish processing in Wisconsin, to be completed early 2010, 3) Training/raising walleye on dry feeds, to be published in 2010, 4) Production of lake herring feasibility study, completion expected in late 2009, 5) Video on feed-training pond-raised yellow perch fingerlings, completion expected Spring 2010, 6) Video demonstrating the spawning, fertilization, disinfection, and incubation of various game-fish species, completion expected Spring 2010, 7) Floating raceway production techniques, publication expected late 2009, 8) Fish farm biosecurity video, expected to be available early 2010, 9) Two brochures were produced: Wisconsin Farm-raised Fish for Food, and Wisconsin Farm-raised Fish for Bait and Stocking, 10) Four documents were completed on the size and value of Wisconsin Aquaculture Industry. B) Aquaculture workshops held and developed: 1) Beginning Aquaculture, 2) Locally raised fish and an introduction to aquaculture, rules, regulations, businesses, and marketing of WI, U.S. and worldwide seafood, 3) Efficient record-keeping systems, 4) Land stewardship and environmental sustainability (postponed until 2010), 5) Wisconsin aquaculture rules and regulations (postponed until 2010), 6) Biosecurity and methods for minimizing the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) and other fish diseases, and 7) Recirculating aquaculture systems. C) Build and strengthen linkages between the NADF, commercial Wisconsin aquaculturists, and other state entities and agencies. 1) Regular meetings of the NADF Industry Advisory Council were held and 61 annual site visits were made at commercial farms, 2) Integrated the current NADF listserve with one being operated by the USDA-NCRAC, 3) Updated a web site to facilitate the distribution of NADF extension materials and results of applied research projects, 4) Assisted Wisconsin county/district extension specialists in addressing aquaculture industry needs, 5) Expanded the relationship between Wisconsin's aquaculture industry and the UW-System, Wisconsin technical school system, and state regulatory agencies, 6) Worked with DNR to hire a coordinator of the statewide VHS surveillance team and leader of the WI wild bait harvest permitting program, and 7) Promoted NADF activities with the local Wisconsin communities and Native American tribes by hosting numerous events. D) Develop improved aquaculture education opportunities at the high school, technical college, and university level, in conjunction with core NADF activities: 1) Supported internships and supplied curricula at the NADF and at regional fish culture facilities with UW campuses, Northland College, Bayfield High School, and other educational institutions and 2) Developing an on-line fish producer health certificate course. Draft versions of mods 1-5 of the 6 mod learning program have been completed. Final launch date set for October 2010. PARTICIPANTS: Project staff included three Extension Outreach Specialists Jim Held, Ron Johnson and Sarah Kaatz. They worked on all portions of the project. The Principal Investigator, Dr. Robin Shepard, has participated in project direction, interactions with partners, and project evaluation. Chris Hartleb oversees the day to day activities in UW-Stevens Point. He is a Professor of Fisheries Biology and Co-Director Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility. Jeffrey A. Malison is the Director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Aquaculture Program and Co-Director, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility. Training and Professional Development opportunities were listed in the outputs section of this report. Participating Organizations: State Agencies: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Extension University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: Great Lakes Water Institute Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Bayfield High School St. Louis Elementary School Iowa State University-Center for Food Security & Public Health Michigan State University Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Federal Agencies: USDA North Central Regional Aquaculture Association USGS-Wisconsin Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit US Fish & Wildlife Service-Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center US Fish & Wildlife Service - La Crosse Fish Health Center Genoa National Fish Hatchery U.S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture-APHIS Tribal Agencies/Organizations: Red Cliff Tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Bad River Tribal Natural Resources Department Lac Du Flambeau Natural Resources Private organizations: Wisconsin Aquaculture Association Wisconsin Association of Lakes Northland College Bayfield Chamber of Commerce Bayfield County Economic Development Corporation Douglas County Lakes Association Mill Creek Perch Farm (Ohio) Grand Portage Natural Resources Department TARGET AUDIENCES: Current and future private and commercial fish farmers, state, federal and tribal fish hatcheries, future farmers of America, and students enrolled in secondary and college programs with an emphasis in aquaculture, fish culture, agriculture, and fisheries management. Veterinary and fish health specialists, water resource and lake management organizations, and concerned citizens. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Not relevant to this project.
Impacts
A) Workshop attendance: 1) Beginning Aquaculture: the 4 remaining sessions in the series were scheduled. 30 attended the Southern District workshop, 7 attended the Western District workshop, the Northern District workshop was cancelled due to low turnout and the Eastern was postponed due to schedule conflicts with the host farm. Because of the success of the Madison-area workshop, future Beginning Aquaculture workshops may be scheduled in that vicinity. 2) 33 attended the Locally raised fish and an introduction to aquaculture, rules, regulations, businesses, and marketing of WI, U.S. & worldwide seafood. Due to the success another workshop at the hatchery has been requested. 3) Assisted the Wisconsin Aquaculture Association with their annual conference, which was very successful with 122 in attendance. 4) Conducted a workshop to assist Wisconsin fish farmers to set up efficient record-keeping systems to insure their compliance with current DNR and DATCP regulations which drew 16 participants. 5) Conduct a series of 6 workshops throughout the North Central Region focusing on biosecurity and methods for minimizing the spread of Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) and other fish diseases. All workshops were held as scheduled. A total of 86 people participated. 6) the Recirculating aquaculture systems workshop drew 91 people. B) Building and strengthening linkages between the NADF, commercial Wisconsin aquaculturists, and other state entities and agencies: 1) Conducted 61 annual site visits at commercial farms, to help identify and address constraints and opportunities specific to individual farms. 2) Promoted NADF activities with Native American tribes. This included providing technical assistance on walleye production to Red Cliff Tribal Hatchery, St Croix Fisheries, Lac Courte Oreilles and Keweenaw Bay Tribe. Also assisted the Lac du Flambeau with herring and muskie grant proposals and made an Aquaculture presentation and provided a NADF tour for their Tribal School with good attendance. Provided NADF tours to biologists and hatchery personnel from Stockbridge Munsee Tribe, Mole Lake Tribe, Keweenaw Bay Tribe and St Croix Tribe. Provided information concerning the RAS workshop to Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota tribal hatcheries and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. More extensive information on the outcomes/effects of these activities will be available at the end of the project.
Publications
- Kaatz, S.E., J.A. Held, and R. Johnson. 2009. Wisconsin farm-raised fish, food fish. University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility and Wisconsin Aquaculture Association.
- Kaatz, S.E., J.A. Held, and R. Johnson. 2009. Wisconsin farm-raised fish, bait fish and stocking. University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility and Wisconsin Aquaculture Association.
- Johnson, R. E., S. Deller, J. Held, S. Kaatz. 2009. Wisconsin Aquaculture Industry: Industry Value and Economic Impact Report/Brochure. Available at WWW.WisconsinAquaculture.com September 15, 2009.
- Malison, J.A., and J.A. Held. 2008. Farm-based production parameters and breakeven costs for yellow perch grow-out in ponds in southern Wisconsin. 12 pp. North Central Regional Aquaculture Center Fact sheet series 121. Ames, IA. http://www.ncrac.org/Topics/ypproductionparameters.htm.
- Malison, J.A. 2008. A Position Paper on the Mislabeling of European Pike-Perch (Zander; Sander lucioperca) as Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) and Walleye (Sander vitreous). Endorsed by 10 nationally recognized scientists and others associated with the US aquaculture industry, submitted to US enforcement agencies that requested the document.
- Fischer, G.J. and J.A. Malison (UW-SP and UW-Madison participants). 2008. Baitfish progress report. A progress report of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. Available at http://www.ncrac.org/Publications/.
- Hartleb, C.F. and T. Huspeni. 2008. Management (biological, chemical, physical) of snail for grub control progress report. A progress report of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. Available at http://www.ncrac.org/Publications/.
- Malison, J.A. (UW-Madison participant). 2008. Carnivorous fish progress report. A progress report of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. Available at http://www.ncrac.org/Publications/.
- Fischer, G. J. 2008. UWSP-NADF 2008 Walleye Project. Progress Report. Available at http://aquaculture.uwsp.edu.
- Fischer, G.J., and J.A. Malison (UW-SP and UW-Madison participants). 2007. Baitfish progress report. A progress report of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. Available at http://www.ncrac.org/Publications/.
- Malison, J.A. (UW-Madison participant). 2007. Carnivorous fish progress report. A progress report of the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. Available at http://www.ncrac.org/Publications/.
- Fischer, G. J. 2007. UWSP-NADF 2007 Walleye Project. Progress Report. Available at http://aquaculture.uwsp.edu.
- Fischer, G. J. 2007. UWSP-NADF 2006 Walleye Project. Progress Report. Available at http://aquaculture.uwsp.edu.
- Fischer, G. J. 2007. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Walleye Project-Summer of 2005. Aquaculture Magazine. July-August 2006, Volume 32, Number 4.
- Held, J.A., and J.A. Malison. 2008. Video: Spawning, egg incubation, hatch and pond stocking of yellow perch fry. Produced by UW-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility and UW-Extension.
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