UPCOMING FRESHWATER PRAWN PRODUCTION WORKSHOP

February 29th, 2008: Presentation will feature best management practices for those interested in growing freshwater prawns. Information will be provided for both small and large scale producers and individuals interested in growing for their own use. Pond design and preparation, equipment needs, feed, stocking rates, harvesting, marketing, etc. Prawns offer diversification for farmers. Four months growing season. All-natural, chemical free product that is in increasing demand. Seminar, prawn lunch & tour of prawn farm included. Capps Entrepreneurial Center, MS Ag & Forestry Experiment Station, Stoneville, MS 38776. Seminar cost is $50. Sponsored by Lauren Farms, Inc. For more information, contact Dolores Fratesi at 662-390-328 or email at prawnfarm01@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you there! Don't miss it!