February 05, 2009

Aquaculture and the Michigan Economy

The Michigan Aquaculture Association will host its annual meeting February 24-25 on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus in an effort to bring different perspectives to the table. The focus will be on how aquaculture will fit into the Michigan economy in the years to come. The public is invited to attend.

Who: The Michigan Aquaculture Association

What: “Aquaculture in the New Michigan Economy?”
This year’s annual meeting will ask how aquaculture can and will fit into the rebound of the state. The group’s President Russ Allen said the time is ripe to move aquaculture forward.

Presenters from public, private, governmental and academic fields will discuss the different facets of aquaculture and the role each segment plays in the industry’s development.

One noted speaker is Jim Diana who will discuss his recently published study on the values of aquaculture as a food source.

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24;
8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 25.  
See: Agenda

Where: 2024 Dana Building, University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment, Ann Arbor campus.

Why: Allen said getting the different groups and the public together is crucial for the development of the industry, which has become static.

“We’ll take a look at what the opportunities are and how we should move forward,” he said. “We have to do new things to make the industry grow and we have to have a plan on how to make that happen. It’s going to take the help of a lot of people, but the potential is certainly there.”

Cost: Ranges from free to $30 depending on several options.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Register by Feb. 16 to receive a discount.

To register or to see a detailed agenda, see: Website

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