MIDCONTINENT WARM WATER FISH CULTURE WORKSHOP
February 2-4, 2026
Springfield, Missouri
We invite presentations on hatchery innovations, research updates, and other work that would be of value to colleagues in the field. Presentation slots will be available in both 20-minute and 10-minute formats.
Conference Registration & Lodging
Please use the link below to create and AFS account and register for the workshop. Once registration is complete, a confirmation email will be sent to the address provided, along with a link for hotel accommodations at the Hilton DoubleTree, the official host site for this year’s event.
Presentation Submissions
If you would like to present an interesting project, program, or technique, please submit your presentation proposal/abstract using the link HERE to ensure consideration for the schedule.
• Fish culture research
• Disease/treatment/issues
• Hatchery production methods
• Hatchery construction/renovation
• Experimental or new techniques
• New products/equipment
• Fish transportation
• Fish feed/diet studies
• Contribution of hatchery fish to the fishery
• Spawning methods/techniques
• Non-salmonid fish vaccines
• Aquatic nuisance species/control
• Record keeping/computer programs
• Biosecurity/HACCP plans
• Vegetation control
For more details, see the Call for Papers or the Pre-registration Form HERE .
PDF’s of the 2026 meeting presentations can be viewed and download from HERE .
If you have questions, contact Drew Burdick (Drew.Burdick@mdc.mo.gov) 660-438-4465 x6410
PDF’s of the 2025 meeting presentations can be viewed and download from HERE .