Kwamena Quagrainie

Dr. Kwamena Quagrainie is an aquaculture economist and marketing specialist working with the aquaculture industries, producers, associations, and retail outlets in Indiana and Illinois to develop viable markets for farm-raised aquaculture products. His research focuses on market analysis, market definition, distribution and market structures, value-added opportunities for aquaculture products and feeds, and fish farming budget development.

Kwamena’s extension work includes assisting aquaculture producers in pursuing and realizing economic and market development opportunities. He provides training and educational materials for farmers and Extension educators in farm business management. His current project website, Aquaculture Economics and Marketing Resources, provides up-to-date information on aquaculture economics, fish farming budgets, and marketing issues.

Kwamena came to the Sea Grant program from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he was an assistant professor of aquaculture marketing for four years. Originally from Ghana, he earned his doctorate in agricultural economics from the University of Alberta, Canada.