Wisconsin Fish Farm Day

Wisconsin Aquaculture Association
Second Annual State Wide Fish Farm Day
Saturday, August 15, 2009

The Wisconsin Aquaculture Association, along with member fish farms, is sponsoring the Second Annual State Wide Fish Farm Day on Saturday, August 15, 2009. With the increase in public awareness of their food sources, the fish farmers of Wisconsin are opening their farms to the public. Throughout the state, ten fish farms will be open to the public promoting Wisconsin aquaculture and explaining the importance of locally grown, fresh, safe fish.

Wisconsin aquaculture is a $14 million industry with 125 business fish farms raising fish for food, recreation, bait and stocking. Wisconsin is the largest seller/producer of aquaculture products in the Midwest with their products not only supplying gamefish and bait for recreational use, but their high quality food fish are offered in some of the top restaurants and stores in the Upper Midwest.

Free events at individual fish farms include farm tours, demonstrations, talks on fish, the importance of eating locally grown fish, ponds and weed control, plus activities for the entire family such as fee fishing (cost involved). Some farms will also have their products available for purchase. Learn about raising fish, culture techniques, and fish health programs or just have fun fishing!

Aquaculture, or fish farming, is defined as the raising of aquatic organisms in controlled settings, and Wisconsin’s private aquaculture dates back to 1856 with a sound environmental history using sustainable best management practices. Wisconsin fish farming is very diverse - raising trout, yellow perch, and bluegills for food; walleye, northern pike, muskie and bass for stocking, and minnows for bait. Wisconsin fish farmers take pride in providing fish that are veterinarian certified healthy and Wisconsin fish farms are Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus (VHS) free.

Americans consume almost 17 pounds of fish or seafood each year but 90% of that is imported. Wisconsin fish farmers are raising safe, high quality, fresh fish on a farm near you. And based on tests conducted to date, there are no suggested restrictions on the consumption of Wisconsin farm-raised fish.

Who should attend: Everyone who loves to fish or eat fish, wants to know more about fish farming, and wants to see first hand what aquaculture is all about and anyone who wants to know where to buy Wisconsin raised fish.

Cost: There is no cost to visit the fish farm or for demonstrations or talks, individual fish farms will charge for fishing or purchase of their products.

Location: See listing for Wisconsin fish farms open for tours or go to www.WisconsinAquaculture.com, look under “Events” and down load the listing.

Contact: Cindy Johnson, Wisconsin Aquaculture Association, 715-373-2990 or email Cindy@WisconsinAquaculture.com for additional information.

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Cindy

The Wisconsin Aquaculture Association is an industry led and producer centered organization whose focus is to promote, educate & advocate for economic vitality and environmental sustainability and to interact with government agencies, related associations, industries, and other groups in regards to Wisconsin aquaculture.

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