North Carolina Fish Farms WRAL Doc

Who founded the original trout farm in 1948, and what was its significance?

• Wes Eason, it was the first trout farm in North Carolina.

• Dick Jennings, it was the first commercial trout farm east of the Mississippi River.

• Rob Mayo, it was the largest trout farm in the US.

• Lee Brothers, it was the first farm to use hybrid trout.

Why did Lee Brothers, owners of Carolina Fisheries, transition from traditional row crops to aquaculture?

• They wanted to diversify their business into a more profitable venture.

• They lost a significant amount of money in traditional farming due to a drought.

• They were approached by NC State researchers to experiment with hybrid fish.

• The demand for traditional crops like tobacco was declining.

How long does it take for the fish to reach a finished product weight of around two pounds?

• 30 days

• 6 months

• 14 to 18 months

• 2 years

What is the primary product harvested from female Russian Sturgeon at Marshallberg Farm?

• Smoked fish meat

• Caviar

• Fish oil

• Fish scales

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What type of fish makes up the largest percentage of aquaculture sales in North Carolina?

• Catfish

• Hybrid Striped Bass

• Trout

• Shellfish