Some areas with relatively level land have put in Delta-type farms, but most of these areas have watershed ponds and depend on rainfall for fresh water. Production per acre is less on watershed farms, and marketing opportunities in small producing areas include more pond-bank sales and more farm processing to add value to the fish. Producing catfish is a highly specialized business requiring large capital outlays and unique production skills. If you are interested in producing catfish, closely examine your skills and experiences, visit other farms, and use all the information and workshops available through the Mississippi State University Extension Service of Mississippi State University before you make an investment decision. The future of the farm-raised catfish industry is virtually unlimited.
Market development is one of the major marketing obstacles to overcome.
Major objectives for the industry include having Mississippi farm-raised catfish available to consumers in the form, at the place, at the time, and at prices consumers are willing and able to pay. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.