| Foundations of Shellfish Farming
About: FSF is a 12-week, in person training course for new and prospective farmers and those who simply seek to learn more about aquaculture practices and techniques. Topics that will be covered include how to establish and operate a shellfish business; leasing and permitting requirements; considerations for gear, vessels, and facilities, shellfish biology, aquaculture techniques and best practices, and risks involved in farming shellfish. Although the course will concentrate on Long Island Sound waters within the jurisdiction of Connecticut, the topics and practices covered are applicable in the Northeast United States and beyond. |
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| Course Purpose: To provide students the foundation necessary to become successful in commercial shellfish aquaculture.
Schedule: Course Calendar 2025 When: Tuesdays, from 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. Where: University of Connecticut Avery Point Campus, Groton, CT Room: Lowell P. Weicker Jr. Building, Room 301 Instructors: Michael Gilman and Tessa L. Getchis Register: s.uconn.edu/shellfish Cost: $300.00 (Full scholarships available! Contact us!) |