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Monthly Inventory/Acreage Reports for USDA Farm Service Agency’s NAP and ELAP Programs

The USDA Farm Service Agency’s Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program, or NAP,  and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm raised Fish Program, or ELAP, require clam growers to provide an inventory report at the beginning of the crop year, which is from October 1 through September 30 of the next year. For NAP, clam growers are required to maintain a monthly inventory. Monthly inventory records are to be kept up to date and submitted to the FSA county office by the 15th of each month for the prior month. Records are to be used for spot checks and in the

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Video and Presentation from What You Need to Know about ELAP Workshop

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is responsible for the delivery of federal farm programs to help producers manage risks and recover from disasters. USDA FSA representative, Heather Boyd, provided information to shellfish growers on the availability and requirements of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm raised Fish Program or ELAP. Information included eligible losses, required documentation and important deadlines to meet in accordance with program regulations. This workshop was co-hosted by the  University of Florida Shellfish Extension Program and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture, and was held virtually using Zoom on September

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USDA FSA

Webinar: What You Need to Know about ELAP- An Emergency Assistance Program Available for Aquaculturists

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is responsible for the delivery of federal farm programs to help producers manage risks and recover from disasters. USDA FSA will be providing information to shellfish growers on the availability and requirements of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm raised Fish Program or ELAP. Information will include eligible losses, required documentation and important deadlines to meet in accordance with program regulations. Heather Boyd, Agricultural Program Specialist at the FSA state office will be available to answer questions. The webinar will occur on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 3:00

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Women of the Water

June 14-15-5, 2022 The 1st Women of the Water Conference was held on June 14-15, 2022 at Mote Marine Lab and Aquaculture Park. The event was organized by Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Florida Sea Grant, and Mote Marine Laboratory. Additional sponsors included Cedar Key Aquaculture Association, Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association, Florida Aquaculture Association, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Superior Bearing & Supply, Oyster City Brewing Company, and Aquatic Equipment and Design Inc. Over the course of two days, we explored the values of research, community, collaboration, and celebration while bringing together the current and future generations of women in aquaculture. Two presentations were given

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Student Internship Opportunity

Florida Sea Grant is pleased to announce a university and college student internship program, HARVEST: Helping Aquaculture Reap Value and Enhance Student Training, offering college students paid part-time internships (up to 20 hours per week) with aquaculture businesses. This internship opportunity will place a currently enrolled student with oyster culture businesses located in Franklin and Wakulla Counties. The intern will assist in field research activities and be actively engaged in farming operations. Information on intern requirements, compensation, and schedule can be found here.  How to Apply Submit a cover letter, resumé and list of three references to Leslie Sturmer (Email: Lnst@ufl.edu).

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Oyster

2021-22 Oyster Project Updates

Oyster Culture Workshops were held by the UF/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Program on May 4-5th, 2022 at Wakulla County Extension and FSU Coastal and Marine Lab. Workshops provided updates and results of applied research projects conducted in 2020-21 and introduced new projects to be conducted in 2022-23. The agenda, presentations (PDF), and recorded videos can be found at https://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/oyster-culture/oyster-culture-workshop-2022/.

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Gulf Coast Grown

Session 4 – Harvesting a Crop of Oysters – is Now Available

The fourth session Harvesting a Crop of Oysters of this Online Course is now available. The session starts off with an overview of harvest regulations (coming soon) provided by a representative from FDA, the agency which provides federal oversight. Also, aquaculture practices before, during, and after harvest in managing risks associated with consumption of raw oysters are introduced to ensure a safe product. Next, executive directors from two industry organizations – Oyster South and East Coast Shellfish Growers Association – share their expertise in what it takes to develop a plan to market and brand your oysters. In addition, resources

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