Program Outcomes:
Culture fish throughout their life cycle, from egg to adult, using best practices that are consistent with industry standards, to ensure a healthy, high quality final product.
Selectively breed and manage two strains of rainbow trout to ensure proper numbers for future production.
Use best management practices and current equipment to ensure proper feeding and nutrition of fish.
Monitor, sample, and use best management practices to ensure effluent water complies with the Clean Water Act and our NPDES permit.
Effectively operate and incorporate necessary technology such as pumps, heaters, and various meters to ensure production water quality parameters are met.
Identify pathogens and diseases and implement proper control procedures when necessary.
Develop and implement a management strategy to track inventory, expenses, and income to determine profit or loss of a crop.
Use and maintain common equipment and machinery used in industry.
Set up, load and haul fish to processing plants, private ponds, and various waters within the state.