{"id":30103,"date":"2024-10-15T15:05:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T19:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=30103"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:47:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T19:47:42","slug":"quagrainie-featured-specialist-in-anr-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/quagrainie-featured-specialist-in-anr-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Economics and Aquaculture Expert Kwamena Quagrainie is Featured Specialist in ANR Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hanilu Farms in Indiana participating in a small-scale fish processing case study. Photo by Kwamena Quagrainie.<\/p><\/div>\n

Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR) Newsletter<\/a>:<\/em> The Extension activities of Kwamena Quagrainie<\/a>, clinical engagement professor in the Departments of Agricultural Economics<\/a> and Forestry and Natural Resources<\/a>, relate to economics in aquaculture and aquaponics. Kwamena is also affiliated with the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant<\/a> (IISG) program at Purdue University and the University of Illinois.<\/p>\n

One aspect of his outreach activities relates to small-scale fish processing. He explored processing fish in shared-use commercial kitchens and on-farm processing facilities in local communities and hosted free HACCP training and pilot training workshops in seafood processing and food safety for fish farmers in Indiana and Illinois. Information from potential use of shared-use commercial kitchens and small on-farm fish processing kitchens were gathered to construct business models, costs, regulations, etc., as case studies, which are published in a handbook as a guide for small-scale fish farmers. The Handbook on Processing Fish for Small-Scale Fish Farmers<\/a>\u00a0outlines various aspects of understanding the process, including regulations, required training, requirements for renting a commercial kitchen and what it takes to own an on-farm facility. Fish farmers interested in processing their fish can use the handbook to decide if processing is a feasible pathway to add to their fish production business or to simply get into fish processing using any local facilities.<\/p>\n

The other aspect relates to aquaponics as a sustainable food production enterprise and outreach to high schools interested in aquaponics in the classroom. Aquaponics is integrating aquaculture and hydroponics to produce seafood and plants using less land and water resources when compared with conventional food production methods. Kwamena\u2019s primary focus with aquaponics is addressing the challenges in the adoption of aquaponics in the Midwest and helping farmers make informed decisions about getting into\u00a0Aquaponics as a business. View YouTube video Aquaponics: What to consider before starting your business<\/a>. Farmers are expressing interest in aquaponics as small farms and, in some cases, as urban farming, which could have some economic benefits because of its small footprint and use of less water and land resources.<\/p>\n

The aquaponics in schools program is in its initial stages and is aimed at introducing students to basic scientific concepts through the lens of an aquaponics system. The program has lessons aligned with Science and Engineering Process Standards, incorporating material from biology, chemistry, and environmental science. An aquaponics curriculum developed by IISG is currently being pilot tested by high school teachers. The program will be implemented together with a water quality test kit loan program to schools in Indiana and Illinois.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Dr. Quagrainie’s research and publications view: Kwamena Quagrainie<\/a>, Forestry and Natural Resources profile page.<\/p>\n

Resources:<\/strong>
\nA Guide to Marketing for Small-Scale Aquaculture Producers<\/span><\/span><\/a>, The Education Store
\nA Guide to Small-Scale Fish Processing Using Local Kitchen Facilities<\/span><\/span><\/a>, The Education Store
\nMarine Shrimp Biofloc Systems: Basic Management Practices<\/span><\/span><\/a>, The Education Store
\n<\/strong>Aquaculture Industry in Indiana Growing<\/a>, Purdue Today
\nWalleye Farmed Fish Fact Sheet: A Guide for Seafood Consumers<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nSustainable Aquaculture: What does it mean to you?<\/a>, The Education Store
\nThe Benefits of Seafood Consumption<\/a>\u00a0The Education Store, Purdue Extension Resource Center
\nWalleye Farmed Fish Fact Sheet: A Guide for Seafood Consumers<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nPond and Wildlife Management<\/a>\u00a0website, Purdue Extension
\nFish Cleaning with Purdue Extension County Extension Director<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources
\nAquatics & Fisheries<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources
\nEat Midwest Fish<\/a>, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant online resource hub<\/p>\n

Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR)<\/a>, Purdue Extension<\/p>\n

Diana Evans<\/a>, Extension & Web Communications Specialist
\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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