In 1998, prices for catfish, the largest segment of the U.S. aquaculture industry, are expected to increase, especially in midyear, as inventories of food-size fish tighten.
Aquaculture offers tremendous opportunity for entrepreneurs.
However, every business sector has its own system of associations, networks, and contacts. The faster you can work your way into those systems, the more likely you are to be successful in your enterprise. We have provided a number of links to assist you in this process. In addition, there are governmental specialists from both Federal and state institutions with the expertise to guide the entrepreneur through the difficult process of establishing a new business. This directory will help get you started.