Sign-up for NAP and ELAP by September 30
September 14, 2026
The deadline to sign-up for these programs and provide an acreage report is September 30, 2026.
This site provides, through the University of Florida IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Program, information about shellfish farming and related activities for the general public, growers, and others involved in the shellfish industry. A “news blog” is featured which provides current information on a timely basis. This site also includes updates on research and extension projects, presentations from industry workshops, suppliers’ lists, and pertinent publications. Read more about us.
The deadline to sign-up for these programs and provide an acreage report is September 30, 2026.
Clams and oysters produced by Florida’s shellfish growers not only taste good but also provide many benefits.
Some of you have heard about the “Waffle House” oyster mortality survey that Bill Walton with Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences started in 2025 to get a better handle on sudden unusual mortalities, or SUMS.
The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is currently running a pilot insurance program for oyster growers.
