Applied Shellfish Farming

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Applied Shellfish Farming will provide students with the technical background needed to confidently undertake or work within a small shellfish farming enterprise in Southern New England. Topics in the course include an overview of shellfish farming, shellfish biology, farm site selection, the permitting process, and regulatory aspects of securing and maintaining a lease. Additionally, the course covers an overview of shellfish nursery and grow-out systems, risk management strategies, other technical aspects of shellfish farming, and business and marketing management advice. Upon completion of this course, students will have a firm understanding of shellfish biology and develop the technical knowledge about operating a shellfish business in New England.

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Industry Training for Shellfish Farmers

This course introduces students to the full spectrum of shellfish aquaculture - from shellfish biology and farm site selection to permitting, regulation, and risk management. Participants explore nursery and grow-out systems, technical farming practices, and the business fundamentals needed to run a successful aquaculture operation.

Industry professionals join as guest lecturers to offer real-world insights into marketing, management, and emerging trends.

By the end of the course, students gain a strong foundation in shellfish biology and the practical skills required to plan, launch, and operate a shellfish farming enterprise.

Topics include:

Overview of shellfish farming
Shellfish biology
Site selection for farms
Permitting process
Regulatory aspects of securing a lease
Overview of shellfish nursery and grow-out systems
Risk management strategies
Technical aspects of shellfish farming
Business and marketing management advice from a variety of guest lecturers who are professionals in their fields

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