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Shrimp Facts

Shrimp can only swim backwards
There are an estimated 4,000 recipes for shrimp
A shrimp’s heart is in its head
Shrimp are sized and sold by count (number of shrimp per pound) either whole or headless
Shrimp are an excellent source of high-quality protein and are low in fat.
Shrimp can be prepared through the following methods - boiled, broiled, baked, grilled or fried
The United States is the world’s largest market for shrimp
There is less risk of shrimp crop loss in shallow ponds due to dissolved oxygen depletion
The use of well water makes it less likely that unwanted insects will enter the pond
If freshwater shrimp appear on the edges of the pond, especially in the morning or afternoon, there is probably a water quality problem
Shrimp find their food by smell, taste, and feel rather than eyesight
Shrimp usually live on the bottom of the pond

Source: http://www.ksuaquaculture.org

Ohio freshwater shrimp

Here is a list of Freshwater Shrimp Growers in Ohio.

Bergmans Freshwater Shrimp
Ft Recovery
419-375-4551

Buckeye Freshwater Shrimp
St Marys
419-394-2264

Calalas's Water Haven Inc.
New London
419-929-8052

Charles Kettering
Ashland
419-281-2088

Freshwater Farms of Ohio
Urbana
800-634-7434

Hocking College
Nelsonville
740-753-3591

Nickel Valley Farms
Frazeyburg
740-828-2410

Jim Brehm
West Liberty
937-465-9261

Polly’s Prawns
Albany
740-698-7045

Ratliff Farms
Winchester
937-695-0199

SamKay Farm
New Philadelphia
330-364-8856

The OSU Center at Piketon
740-289-2071

Cliff's Lake
Sciotoville
740-776-1010

Russell Fair
Hiram
330-569-7168

Jim Brown
Frazeysburg
740-828-2410

Fred Morris
Manchester
937-373-7012

Dphins Fish Farm
Wooster
330-345-7570

Jim McDonald
Newcomerstown
740-498-5716

Clearwater Aqua
Cleveland
216-574-4800

Paul Sinkovitz
Logan
740-385-3936

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