Kentucky State University presents

The Aquaculture Education Program

The Educational Value of Aquaculture
Aquaculture is a practical method of reinforcing students' understanding of biological, chemical, and mathematical core concepts. Each of these concepts is critical to K-12 core content and also to increasing the number of high school graduates with strong STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) backgrounds.

Some K-12 students have interests in vocational agriculture. Many of these future farmers need to be exposed to aquaculture as a means of increasing future US production. This exposure to aquaculture should also include practical training, such as set-up and maintenance of culture systems. But use of these systems shouldn't be limited to just agriculture curricula, and can be as simple as a single aquarium.

Biology, chemistry, mathematics, and vo-ag teachers wanting to incorporate aquaculture into their curriculum now have assistance. Please review the services offered for a better explanation of the specific resources available.

Overview of the Program
Aquaculture is the rearing of aquatic plants and animals for human use. Often referred to as "Fish Farming", the field of aquaculture includes more than fishes. In fact, aquaculture is the fastest growing segment of US agriculture. Aquaculture has enormous potential in Kentucky as an alternative farming venture to replace tobacco production. But to fully realize this potential requires specific information be available to K-12 students and their educators. As a part of its Land Grant Program, Kentucky State University is attempting to meet these needs with the Aquaculture Education Program.

Welcomes You to the World of Aquaculture!