Aquaculture Business Short Course: Practical Skills for Managing Farm Finances Webinar Series

Keeping on top of aquaculture farm finances can be a daunting task, but understanding what numbers to track, what they mean, when to spend, and when to save is critical for the long-term health of an aquaculture business's finances. 

This webinar series from December 2025 to January 2026 will provide you with an overview of practical information for managing your farm’s finances. All webinars begin at noon ET/11:00 a.m. CT. Registration is required for each webinar.

This event is not organized or sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant. It is listed here as part of our commitment to supporting and sharing opportunities from our program partners. 

Webinars

  • Marketing: December 10, 2025
    • This webinar highlights the role of marketing and a marketing plan in managing an aquaculture business, presented by Kwamena Quagrainie, Purdue University Aquaculture Economist and Marketing Specialist. Registration is required to attend this webinar.
  • Aquaculture Business Planning: December 17, 2025
    • This event focuses on the business of aquaculture and impacts on farm profitability, presented by Matt Parker, University of Maryland Aquaculture Business Specialist. Registration is required to attend this webinar.
  • The Three Pillars of Financial Management: January 6, 2026
    • The third webinar in the series shares information on business profitability, sustainability, and building equity, presented by Wm. Bruce Clevenger, the Ohio State University Farm Management Field Specialist. Registration is required to attend this webinar.
  • Financial Pitfalls: January 12, 2026
    • The final webinar of this series is about financial pitfalls in aquaculture and farm management, presented by Ganesh Kumar, Mississippi State University Aquaculture Economist. Registration is required to attend this webinar.


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This webinar series is supported by the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center.

 

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