Aquaculture refers to the breeding and raising of fish, shellfish and aquatic plants. Trout, prawns and catfish are the primary focus of production in Georgia.
Thanks to research focused on aquaculture from UGA Extension and the Aquaculture Unit of the animal and dairy science department, you can find resources related to fish production, management and health.
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
- Managing Fish Ponds During Drought (SB 49) Dry weather tests pond design limits for water retention, watershed area and depth. Without adequate rainfall, ponds and the property around them lose value and the pond owner can lose the fish or hav…
- Sport Fish Management in Ponds (B 732) Properly managed ponds supply an abundance of fish for recreation and nutrition. Stocking methods and catch rates are used to keep pond balance. Liming and fertilization recommendations for ponds in G…
- Managing Algal Blooms and the Potential for Algal Toxins in Pond Water (B 1445) Certain algae can cause serious problems when they become very abundant in drought, hot weather, unusual rainfall patterns, or after nutrient accumulation in pond water. Fortunately, most ponds do not…
- Using Chemicals in Pond Management (B 866) Chemicals are applied to ponds and lakes to control aquatic weeds, to eliminate undesirable fish, to control undesirable insects and aquatic vertebrates, and to correct undesirable water quality probl…
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
Aquaculture at UGA Fish farmers, students, and the general public can find information on fish culture, farm ponds, and aquatic plant management on this site.
Commodity Teams at CAES Teams made up of research scientists and extension specialists work together to provide the latest technology and information for efficient, profitable production of some of Georgia's most valuable commodities.
Fisheries Management and Aquaculture A collection of useful links regarding pond management, population assessment, and various pond problems from Habersham County Extension.
Water at UGA The UGA Water website provides several measures that can be taken to reduce the effects of drought on fish ponds not designed for dry weather.
UGA Department of Animal and Dairy Science Learn more about the animal and dairy science department at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
External sites
USDA Economic Research USDA site providing statistics on domestically grown catfish and trout, as well as on U.S. imports and exports of fish and shellfish that may be products of aquaculture, such as salmon, shrimp, and oysters.
Aquaculture Regulations in Georgia (GA DNR) An overview of Georgia aquaculture regulations.
Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (Mississippi State University) Provides organizational information, directories, manuals and forms, projects, progress reports, fact sheets, research publications, and other useful links.
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Jellyfish Product Development
A team of UGA researchers has set in motion a plan to begin developing novel food ingredients from jellyfish harvested in coastal Georgia.
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Pond Water
Farms ponds may be convenient, but they aren't the best source of water for livestock.
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Farmgate Value Report
UGA's annual county-by-county survey allows the public and policy makers to get a clear picture of Georgia's agricultural value.
| Top Aquaculture Producers | |
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| County Name | Value |
| Thomas | $18,000,000 |
| Baker | 2,100,000 |
| Meriwether | 1,440,000 |
| Bryan | 600,000 |
| Butts | 450,000 |
| Jackson | 315,000 |
| Lowndes | 270,000 |
| Pike | 198,000 |
| Wheeler | 132,000 |
| Pulaski | 120,000 |
| State Total: | $23,819,500 |
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Displaying farm gate values for 2021. Values are tallied in October for the previous year. |
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