Frank Stone attended a one day aquaculture field day and vendor fair sponsored by the Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility in Red Cliff Wisconsin. 

The Ashland National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (NFWCO) has the unique distinction of providing technical assistance for the development of numerous tribal fish hatchery operations.  One of the ways we contribute to these programs is by publishing a quarterly newsletter.  The Midwest Tribal Aquaculture Network (MTAN) is dedicated to assisting tribal hatcheries through the sharing of cool/cold water fish culture information. 

Productivity in aquaculture can often be increased by incorporating techniques learned from others.  The information gained from this workshop will be featured in future issues of the MTAN.  The MTAN has been assisting tribal fish hatchery programs for the past seventeen years.  The rewards from this kind of technical assistance is in knowing we are providing information that enables hatchery programs to better utilize their resources and provide a healthier product for the fishery.  The MTAN has also helped to educate fish hatchery workers and direct them to other areas so they can better research their specific needs.