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Phone:  662-686-3273
Email:  javery@drec.msstate.edu

address:

Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center
Delta Research and Extension Center
P O Box 197
Stoneville, MS 38776

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Education:

• Louisiana State University Ph.D., Wildlife & Fisheries Science
• Delta State University M.S., Interdisciplinary Biology
• University of Mississippi B.S., Zoology

Extension Interests:

• Commercial production of channel catfish
• Commercial production of crayfish
• Identification and control of aquatic weeds in aquaculture settings
• Environmental sustainability of pond aquaculture systems
• Representing the catfish industry on national committees dealing with legislation, invasive species, sustainability, animal identification, etc.
• Editor and contributor to the NWAC newsletter

Honors / Professional Activities:

• Faculty Recognition Award, Service, MSU Alumni Association, 2005
• Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program, Group, American Ag. Economics Association, 2005
• Outstanding Service Award, Catfish Farmers of America, 2006 and 1997
• President, United States Aquaculture Society, 2007-2008
• Board Member, World Aquaculture Society, 2007-2008
• Chair, Southern Extension and Research Activities, Information Exchange Group for Aquaculture, 2004-present
• Co-Chair, USDA Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC) Technical Committee, 2006-present

2007
Hanson, T., J.D. Anderson, G. Ibendahl, C. Hogue, J.L. Avery. 2007. Partial budgeting as a decision-making tool for catfish producers with an example for east Mississippi catfish producers. MSU Extension Service Publication 2436. Download

2007
Hanson, T., J.D. Anderson, G. Ibendahl, J. Steeby, J.L. Avery. 2007. Partial budgeting as a decision-making tool for catfish producers with an example for Delta MS catfish producers. MSU Extension Service Publication 2437. Download

2005
Bosworth, B., B. Small, J. Steeby, J.L. Avery. 2005. Producing hybrid catfish fry: workshop manual. NWAC Publication. Download

2004
Avery, J.L., J.A. Steeby. 2004. Hatchery management. Chapter 7 in C. Tucker and J. Hargreaves, editors; Biology and Culture of Channel Catfish. Elsevier Press.

2004
Avery, J.L., T. Hanson, J. Anderson. 2004. Catfish technical assistance curriculum. Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers Technical Assistance Manual. Download