Wisconsin Fish Farms Cope With COVID-19 Crisis

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Heard On The Morning Show
Sturgeon move in an elevator up about 20 feet into a holding tank
Sturgeon move in an elevator up about 20 feet into a holding tank. Photo courtesy of Rob Elliott, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Like other industries, fish farms in Wisconsin are feeling the effects of the pandemic. A local fish farmer explains how his business is struggling to stay afloat and gives us an inside look at the supply chain for his product. Plus, we’ll hear from a biology professor about how aquaponics works.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Courtney Everett Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Chris Hartleb Guest
  • Brandon Gottsacker Guest

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