National Aquaculture Extension Meeting Program
with Links to Power Point Presentations

Tuesday - April 8, 2003

0800 Welcome and Introductions - Kevin Fitzsimmons, University of Arizona, Moderator

Merle Jensen, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture, University of Arizona

Ken Chew, Dean, College of Fisheries, Director of Western RAC, University of Washington

0815 National Perspectives on Extension

Colien Hefferan, Administrator, USDA / CSREES

Jim Murray for Ron Baird, Director, NOAA / National Office of Sea Grant Power Point Presentation

0845 Our National Profile: Roles and Challenges of Aquaculture Extension in a New Century

Gary Jensen, USDA-CSREES

Jim Murray, National Sea Grant Extension Program (reporting from a joint USDA-Sea Grant national questionnaire)

0915 Regional Aquaculture Center and SeaGrant Approaches to Industry Development

Joe Morris, Iowa State University

Jim McVey, National Sea Grant Extension Program

1000 Break

1030 Expanding Networks: A Report from the Aquaculture Committee of the NACAA - Jesse Chappell, Auburn University, Extension Fisheries Specialist Moderator

Jean Walter, University of Georgia

1045 Addressing Controversy: Building Trust and Partnerships

Ray RaLonde, University of Alaska-Developing an Environmental Management System for the Pacific Coast Shellfish Industry

Roland Barnaby, University of New Hampshire, powerpoint presentation

1115 Working with New Partners: Extension Experiences with USDA's Risk Management Agency

Leslie Sturmer, University of Florida

Terry Hanson, Mississippi State University

1200 Lunch - Aquaculture Products

1300 Clouds on the Horizon: Emerging Legal Issues with Public Policy Impacts - Jamey Clary, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Moderator

Fred Conte, University of California @ Davis - "Gallo Mussels and NPDES: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Process, and Extension Role"

Dan Terlizzi, University of Maryland - "Pfiesteria in Maryland, Reactions and Reality"

Paul S. Anderson, University of Maine, Sea Grant and Cooperative Extension - "Marine Aquaculture in Maine: Preserving industry's place on a changing coast"

Tessa Simlick-Getchis, Connecticut Sea Grant - Do All Roads Really Lead to Rome? Constructing a Roadmap for Aquaculture Permitting in Connecticut.

Paul G. Olin, University of California, Sea Grant Extension - "Genetically Modified Aquatic Organisms and the California Legislature"

Michael Rice, University of Rhode Island - "An overhaul of Aquaculture Laws"

1500 Break

1530 Serving All Audiences: The Changing Clientele in the Information Age - Jerry Crews, Auburn University, Extension Economist, Moderator

    Jimmy Avery, Mississippi State University - Mature industry

    J-J Newman, University of New Hampshire - New industry/some urban

    Ron Kinnunen, Michigan State University, - Tribal & commercial fisherman

    Albert Reid, Virginia State University - Minority outreach

1615 Integrating Evaluation into Extension Program Planning and Delivery

    Nathan Stone, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff

    Deb Young, University of Arizona - Using the logic model for program development and assessment

Being accountable; basic tools and methods for measuring impacts; case studies and examples in aquaculture extension; using the tools for more than just making the bosses happy.

1700 Adjourn

Wednesday - April 9, 2003

0700-0800 Breakfast

0800 Announcements and organization

Kevin Fitzsimmons, Chairman

0815 Technology For Better Programming

Panel: Reaching Out: Integrating Technology into Extension Outreach Programs - John Ewart, University of Delaware Moderator,

Fred Conte, University of California - Digital Information: Organization, Retrieval and Delivery of Paperless Documents

Michael Masser, Texas A&M University - Developing Web-base Outreach for County Agents and the Public on Aquatic Vegetation Management

Jerry Gibson, Virginia Tech - The Integration of Distance Delivered Technology in Aqua-cultural Extension Educational Programs

John Ewart University of Delaware Current Status and Future Directions of the Aquaculture Network Information Center (AquaNIC): AquaNIC (with K. Hamilton, M. Einstein and LaDon Swann)
Followed by panel discussion

What is coming in web-based education, video streaming, paperless document delivery, managing Internet demands, preparing digital presentations, new tools and skills, the portable office, computer and digital field tools, web-based outreach.

0945 Commitment to Extension's Mission: the Role of Continual Learning

Max Mayeaux - USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service

1015 Break

1030 Partners in Environmental Management: Defining Extension's Role - Gef Flimlin, Rutgers University, Moderator

    Robin Downey, PCSGA, Extension and the Shellfish Industry

    Sandy Macfarlane, Cape Cod, MA, Challenges in Environmental Programs and Issues

    Gary Fornshell, University of Idaho, Best Management Practices

    Greg Whitis, Auburn University, Integrated Research and Education in Alabama

1200 Lunch - Aquaculture Products

Room 1 Concurrent Session

1330 Marketing Innovations - Brian Nerrie, Virginia State University, Moderator - Extension Marketing Experiences with Small -Scale Producers

Dave Cline, Auburn University, - Critical Issues and Challenges

Sue Kohler, Souther Illinois University - Rural enterprise and alternative agricultural development: an Illinois initiative

Brian Nerrie- Virginia State University - Web Based Linkage: Producer - Grower Association - Buyer

William Wurts , University of Kentucky, Cooperatives and Niche Markets

Discussion (Group of specialists)

1430 Oceanic Aquaculture: An Offshore Horizon

    Chris Bridger, Moderator, MS-AL Sea Grant-University of Southern Mississippi - SEI: An Environmental Impacts Modeling Tool for Industry, Regulatory Agencies, and Extension Specialists

    Tim Reid, Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium - Public Education for an Emerging Offshore Aquaculture Industry

    Daniel Benetti, Brian O'Hanlon, Joe Ayvazian and José Rivera - University of Miami - Development of sustainable offshore Aquaculture Development in Culebra, Puerto Rico: A Partnership for a Brighter Future.

    Rollie Barnaby, University of New Hampshire - Technology Transfer: Growing Mussels on Submerged Longlines in an Open Ocean Environment

1530 Break

1545 Recirculating Systems: What's Going On? - Andy Lazur, University of Maryland, Moderator

    Mike Schwarz, Virginina Tech, Recirculating Systems:Lets see what's going on

    Dallas Weaver, Scientific Hatcheries, Huntington Beach, CA, Recycle Aquaculture for the Future:a Muddy Crystal Ball

1615 Marine shrimp and Freshwater prawns in Inland Ponds

    Kevin Fitzsimmons, University of Arizona, Shrimp in Arizona

   Laura Tui, Ohio State University,Fresh Water Shrimp

1715 Adjourn for day

Room 2 Concurrent Session

1330 A Fish for the Teacher: Aquaculture in the Classroom - Mike Schwarz, Virginia Tech, Moderator,

    Jackie Takacs, University of Maryland,Aquaculture in Action--tools for teaching science

    Dale Leavitt, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, powerpoint presentation

    Ken Riley, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, powerpoint presentation

    Joe Buttner, Salem State College, MA,Reality:Defined by Perception or Fact

1430 Opportunities in International Extension

    Jeff Hinshaw, NC State University, Trout in Bolivia

    Kevin Fitzsimmons, University of Arizona, International Aquaculture Extension

    Dana Morse, University of Maine,Scallop Techniques from Japan

1530 Break

1545 Survival Skills in the Academic Environment - Promotion and Tenure: Moving Up or Going Out?

    Ron Hodson, Director, North Carolina Sea Grant Program, The Pros and Cons of Split Appointments, Moderator

    Reggie Harrell, University of Maryland, Packaging Yourself as a Professional

    Jim Christiansen, Director, Cooperative Extension, University of Arizona

1645 Plenary Wrap-up Session: Bringing it all Together: What Have We Leaned?

   Gary Jensen, USDA Cooperative State Research and Extension Service, Moderator

   Kevin Fitzsimmons, University of Arizona

   Jim McVey, Aquaculture Program Director, National Sea Grant College Program

1715Adjourn

Thursday - April 10, 2003

  • AM Workshops

  • 1. Remote Training and other Computer Applications,
    2. Education in the Classroom, visit to Flowing Wells High award winning aquaculture program
    3. Recirculation Systems, visit to Environmental Research Lab's closed systems
    4. Recent Developments and Trends in Pond Aquaculture, coordinated by Jimmy Avery
     
  • PM Workshops

  • 1. Remote Training and other Computer Applications, @ University of Arizona Computer Lab
    2. Education in the Classroom, visit to Flowing Wells High award winning aquaculture program
    3. Introduction to Aquaculture Pathology, presented by Don Lightner and Robert Durborow
    4. Recent Developments and Trends in Pond Aquaculture, coordinated by Jimmy Avery

    Workshop descriptions

    Remote Training and other Computer Applications
    Advances in distant learning, Use of Dreamweaver and other Web authoring tools, New hardware advances
    Education in the Classroom
    Integration of hydroponics and fish culture, Aquaculture Competitions (FFA and Career Development Events), Aquaculture in the Classroom CD-ROM (Flowing Wells High School)
    Recirculation Systems
    Biofilters, mechanical filters, greenhouse systems, temperature controlled systems for physiological studies (Environmental Research Lab)
    Recent Developments and Trends in Pond Aquaculture
    Fresh approaches in catfish production, Deep water, fed, crawfish ponds, Managing baitfish for optimum size, Forage based crawfish systems, Hybrid striped bass ponds, Emerging species raised in ponds
    Introduction to aquaculture pathology
    Simple field diagnostics, proper methodology for preparing samples for delivery to pathology lab, interpreting results, extending advice to the farmer, demonstration of the pathology DVD developed by Dr. Durborow

    Friday - April 11, 2003

    Tours - Select One

    Tour 1: Shrimp farms in Western Arizona – visit two shrimp farms near Gila Bend, AZ.

    Tour 2: Fish farms in Central Arizona – visit the University of Arizona experimental farm, a commercial raceway-pond farm, and a demonstration farm on the Gila River Indian Community.

    Tour 3: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, world famous museum/zoo dedicated to the Sonoran Desert and BioSphere 2, the one hectare closed ecosystem used for environmental studies.