Dr. Jimmy L. Avery

Bio

I am the Extension Aquaculture Leader and Extension Professor. I am also Director of the USDA NIFA Southern Region Aquaculture Center. I have experience in catfish, crawfish, alligators, baitfish, and gamefish.

Areas of Specialization

Aquaculture; Catfish production; Crawfish production; Extension programming

Awards & Honors

Geoff Guyton Innovation in Extension Technology Award
MSU Extension Service

Distinguished Service Award
Catfish Farmers of America

Selected by USDA Secretary to serve on USDA FSIS National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
Catfish Farmers of America

Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
United States Aquaculture Society

Elected President-Elect, President, Past-President World Aquaculture Society
World Aquaculture Society

Distinguished Service Award
Catfish Farmers of Mississippi

Certificate of Appreciation
USDA NIFA

StatePride Award for Outstanding Faculty
Mississippi State University

Spirit of Excellence Award for Outstanding Programs
MSU-Extension Service

Distinguished Service Award
Catfish Farmers of America

Certificate of Appreciation
USDA CSREES

Elected President-Elect, President, Past-President United States Aquaculture Society
United States Aquaculture Society

Distinguished Service Award
Catfish Farmers of America

Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Group
American Agricultural Economics Assoc.

Faculty Recognition Award – Service
MSU Alumni Association

10-year Service Award
Catfish Farmers of America Trade Show Committee

Distinguished Service Award
Catfish Farmers of America

Outstanding Service Award
Louisiana Catfish Farmers Association

Education

Louisiana State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
Wildlife and Fisheries Science

Delta State University
Master of Science (MS)
Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Zoology

Publications