Oyster Culture in Northeast U.S.

April 3, 2014

Intro Oyster Culture Workshop_AGENDA-smThis workshop focused on oyster culture systems and methods used in small farming operations in the northeastern United States.

Agenda

Topics and guest speakers included:

  • Oyster growout systems and methods used in small farming operations in the northeastern U.S., Dale Leavitt, Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island
  • A private oyster aquaculture initiative in Martha’s Vineyard – from training and seed development to marketing and promotion, Rick Karney, Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
  • Proactive shellfish farm management: Development of best management practices for the east coast shellfish aquaculture industry, Sandy Macfarlane, Coastal Resources Specialists, Duxbury, Massachusetts

Presentation

Oyster Growout Systems and Methods Used in the Northeast U.S.
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Oyster Aquaculture Initiative on Martha’s Vineyard
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Proactive Shellfish Farm Management
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