TyW33 -- it looks like Robert B set you up with a couple of fish suppliers. I suspect he probably provided you names of reputable folks, who would also have some management experience/advice.
Most state conservation agencies maintain a list of private fish growers. For example, SD Game, Fish and Parks annually updates a list of commercial fish growers for our state.
I wonder if the MN DNR has such a list as well?? Is there any type of area DNR office in Mankato? If not, perhaps a phone call to the fisheries division office in St. Paul?
Minnesota has a pretty big private fish culture industry. I tried to search on the web for some type of home page for the group, but didn't find one after about 5 minutes of searching. You might do the same if the phone call to the DNR doesn't help? I found a lot of information for the MN Sea Grant program, which does work quite a bit in aquaculture.
Dave
