The report provides examples of contributions US soybean farmers are making to assist in building a strong domestic aquaculture industry. It describes ten of the numerous projects, ranging from education to policy, presently funded by U.S. farmers. They are part of the estimated $1.4 million provided for domestic aquaculture in FY10 alone by both the national and state soybean associations through the national soybean check-off and, for lobbying, from soybean farmer membership funds.
By Gil Griffis, Soy in Aquaculture New Uses Consultant, United Soybean Board