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Outcomes of A Workshop on the Future of Food-Fish Aquaculture in Minnesota
Don Schreiner, Fisheries Specialist, MNSG
Wisconsin Aquaculture Association
Feb. 15, 2019
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Presentation Outline
• My background and bias
• MN Sea Grant Program
• Brief status of food-fish/seafood aquaculture
• MN aquaculture workshop and outcomes
• Future direction
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Don’s Background and Biases
• Worked for MN DNR 34+ years
• Managed wild stocks
• Some aquaculture exposure
– Commercial bait industry in Fergus Falls
– Bait & fish for stocking WAE in Alexandria
– Lake Superior
• Smelt and cisco (VHS) – bait
• Net pens
• Always cautious about aquaculture
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Why is MN Sea Grant Interested in Aquaculture?
• SG mission is to connect people with aquatic science
• Aquaculture is part of SG parent organization, NOAA
• NOAA is in the DOC, charged with developing US aquaculture
• Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture
• Sea Grant supports research, education, outreach - $7-15 M
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Status of Seafood Production in U.S.
• U.S. responsible for 1.5% of aquaculture production
• U.S. is the world’s 2nd largest seafood consumer
• ~90% of seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported
• $14 billion seafood trade deficit by value (2016)
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MICB 520-01 Agroterrorism
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Where Is All the Aquaculture? – World View
http://pubs.iclarm.net/resource_centre/media/pdfs/blue_frontiers/report.pdf
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Why a MN Food-fish Workshop?
• New initiatives - under the radar
• Communication b/t industry and gov.
• NOAA grant for conferences/WS
• Who – Industry, Agencies, Academia
• Acknowledgments – Keynotes and slides
– John Downing – MN Sea Grant Director
– Carole Engle – Engle-Stone Aquatic$ (WAS)
– Caird Rexroad – USDA, AC Research Director
– Steve Summerfelt – AC Systems Res. FW Soc.
– Chris Hartleb – UW - Stevens Point – Director Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (NADF) and Aquaponics Innovation Center
– Greg Fischer – UW - Stevens Point -Manager – (NADF)
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Major Question• “Can an environmentally responsible and sustainable
food-fish aquaculture industry be established in Minnesota and if so, what might be the best ways to proceed"
• Participant Response “Yes, but it will take a balanced, thoughtful and collaborative approach.”
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Three Major Themes
• 1 - Prioritizing production strategies and species for food-fish aquaculture in Minnesota
• 2 - Identifying research needs and information gaps
• 3 - Examining policy and regulatory issues
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Prioritizing production strategies and species in Minnesota
• Production strategies -– RAS or recirculating aquaculture systems was ranked highest
– Flow-thru systems – spring fed
– Ponds less effective for food-fish
• Cold climate
• Slow growth rates
• Environmental risk
• Species –
– Walleye - most preferred
– Followed by Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and Shrimp
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Systems Used and Species Reared in MN Food-fish Aquaculture
System Percentage
Aquaponics 48%
Ponds 24%
RAS 20%
Flow-thru 4%
Various 4%
Species Percentage
Tilapia 24%
Shrimp 20%
Yellow Perch 12%
Rainbow Trout 12%
Various 12%
Koi 8%
Walleye* 8%
Crayfish 4%
Data from 2018 state licensed
food-fish growers
Total licensed = 26
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Identify Research Needs and Information Gaps
• For social and economic needs:
• Statewide market study - supply-demand, price points, etc.
• Consumer information on benefits of farm-raised fish
• Environmental risks : both + and -
• Technically trained workforce
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Identify Research Needs and Information Gaps(Cont.)
• For biological needs:
• Year-round broodstock/gamete
• Selective breeding - increase growth and survival
• Better nutrition (feeds) - species and life stage specific
• Expanded disease detection/control methods
• Advances in facility technology/bio-security
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Examining Policy and Regulatory Issues
• For policy needs:
• Update the statewide aquaculture plan
• Form a Minnesota Aquaculture Association
• Hire an Aquaculture Coordinator
• Create funding programs, grants and examine fees
• Work to improve social acceptance of aquaculture
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Examining Policy and Regulatory Issues(Cont.)
• For regulation needs:
• Clarify/streamline regulations w/in and among state agencies
• Investigate permit fee structures
• Coordinate between industry and agencies before legislation
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Value of MN Aquaculture
2012 US Census of Agriculture (Minnesota)
Aquaculture – $5.6 M Recreational Fishery ~ $2.4 B direct and $4.2 B indirect
Food fish$1.7 M
Sport fish$1.5 M
Bait fish$2.4 M
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Aquaculture vs Recreational Fishery Value
State Total Aquaculture *bait, stocking, food
Food-fish Aquaculture *
Recreational Fishery **
MI $1.53 Million $1.18 Million $2.4 Billion
MN $5.62 Million $1.72 Million $2.4 Billion
WI $5.30 Million $2.41 Million $1.4 Billion
*2013 Aquaculture Census
**2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife related Activities, USFWS
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Conclusions• Large market for fish and seafood
– safe, healthy, locally produced food
• A market study is needed to direct industry
• RAS systems with Walleye (Shrimp) are favored
• Industry and government must communicate
• Public perception of aquaculture must change
– gain social acceptance
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What’s Next for MN Sea Grant
• MN DNR and MN Sea Grant work to develop clear start-up information for potential growers
• Pursue funding for a market study
• Growers need realistic expectations
• Foster industry-government communication
• Educate public and professionals on aquaculture
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Interested ??
http://www.seagrant.umn.ed
u/aquaculture/workshop2017
Document and videos of
keynote presentations
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Questions