Expanding Opportunities in Aquaculture

1. Expanding Opportunities in Aquaculture Georgia Center for Aquaculture Development (GCAD)Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension Program, Fort Valley, Georgia Agricultural Technology Conference Center November 14, 2013, 1:00-5:00 pm As ocean catches of seafood continue to decline, aquaculture production must increase to meet rising seafood demands. This workshop will discuss practical aspects of aquaculture enterprise development. Speakers include: Dr. Gary Burtle, University of Georgia, Designing fish feeds for recirculating systems. Mr. Sandy Shepherd, Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, How safe is imported seafood?; Dr. Pat Duncan, Director, GCAD, FVSU, Keys to success in aquaponics: Mr. James Jackson, Farm Service Agency, USDA, How to finance your farm; Tours of on-campus greenhouses with RAS, aquaponic systems, tilapia and other species will be provided.contact: Dr. Pat Duncan duncanp@fvsu.edu, 478-283-2012 or 825-6335. registration $5.00 • Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, based on the passage of the Food & Agricultural Act of 1977 on September 29, 1977, and in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Mark Latimore Jr., Interim Assistant Vice President for Land-GrantAffairs for the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology, Fort Valley State University, a State and Land-Grant Institution, University System of Georgia. The Cooperative Extension Program of Fort Valley State University • College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology offers educational programs, materials and services to all persons without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or marital or veteran status.Equal Opportunity Employe Fort Valley State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Fort Valley State University.