[SEMCO] Workshop for Shellfish Farmers

[Sheri DeRosa]

Improving Shellfish Aquaculture Production Workshops

Focusing on applied, practical information useful to shellfish farmers 
in the field


Management of Shellfish Predators
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Saturday, February 12, 2005, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Blinn Hall, Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

The first in a series of three, this workshop is intended to be most 
useful to individuals who are raising shellfish -- either for profit or 
restoration. The workshop will feature growers from around the country 
discussing how they've recognized and dealt with particular predators, 
including a comparison of specific predator management techniques. 
Additionally, local scientists will contribute their expertise and all 
participants will be able to join in an informal, open discussion.

Workshop is free, but pre-registration is required. Attendance is 
limited to 50, with preference given to licensed shellfish farmers. 
Please contact Bill Burt of Cape Cod Cooperative Extension by February 4 
-- (508) 375-6702 or wburt at umext.umass.edu. Lunch and beverages included.

This workshop is generously supported by the Northeastern Regional 
Aquaculture Center.

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The workshop series is a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts 
Coastal Training Program, Woods Hole Sea Grant, Cape Cod Cooperative 
Extension, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, and the 
Southeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center







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