Register Now for "Introduction to Aquaculture" Workshop
Do you have an interest in the development or growth of aquaculture-related businesses? Want more information? Join us for this public workshop. Speakers will present on the status of aquaculture in Florida, pros and cons of specific business ventures, and provide an overview of state regulations and resources.
• When: June 12, 2013, from 10 am to 4 pm
• Where: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St Petersburg
• Cost: $10
Speakers/Topics (Tentative):
Florida Aquaculture Overview
Cortney Ohs – UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Aquaculture Specialist, Indian River Research and Education Center
Investing in Florida Aquaculture: Pitfalls to Avoid
Chuck Adams – UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Marine Economics Specialist, UF Department of Food and Resources Economics
State Permitting/ Best Management Practices
Chad Evers - FDACS Division of Aquaculture
Shellfish Aquaculture in Florida
Leslie Sturmer - UF/ IFAS Florida Sea Grant Statewide Shellfish Aquaculture Agent
Aquaponics
LeRoy Creswell – Florida Sea Grant Regional Marine Education Coordinator
Marine Ornamentals in Florida
Carlos Martinez – UF/IFAS Aquaculture Extension Agent, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
Baitfish Aquaculture
Cortney Ohs – UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Aquaculture Specialist, Indian River Research and Education Center
Fish Health Management
Roy Yanong - V.M.D. UF/IFAS Extension Veterinarian, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory
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