In aquaculture (farming aquatic animals), successful results seldom are transferable from one geographic region of the country to another. Climate often limits aquacultural enterprises. The growing season for frogs is longer in tropical than temperate climates, therefore the potential for frog farming may be better in South America or Louisiana than in Virginia or other temperate climate states. Clearly, outdoor frog farming in the Northern states would not be advisable. Other important variables to consider are the lower labor costs, greater water availablility, and the high demand in Southern states where frogs, crayfish, catfish, and other aquatic animals are traditional foods