The proximity of Illinois and Indiana producers to many major markets, and the abundance of natural and agricultural resources, provide tremendous long-term opportunities for aquaculture farms and businesses in these states. Whether you are an aquaculture producer or you are thinking of getting into an aquaculture business, we are here to provide you the best information and education to ensure a productive, innovative, and profitable aquaculture business.

IISG’s aquaculture program is part of University of Illinois and Purdue University Extension, providing strong support to Illinois and Indiana aquaculture through technology transfer projects as well as marketing and technical assistance. Our aquaculture marketing specialist leads Purdue’s Aquaculture Economics & Marketing Resources (AqEMR) initiative, with a focus on innovative research, outreach, extension, and education programs.

Interested in indoor shrimp production? The spreadsheet and accompanying narrative provide a snapshot of input costs, output revenue, and estimated production capabilities for a small-scale operation. This is a template and a tool developed with biological factors and survey data from industry producers in the U.S. Midwest. You may use this tool to develop your own cost estimates for your project to enable you to make informed decisions about indoor shrimp production.

• Indoor Shrimp Production Analysis, Excel file
• Notes for Excel Spreadsheet

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For more detailed information, visit https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/extension/aquaculture/index.html