La. Oyster Taskforce to host commercial oyster workshop

Louisiana Sea Grant, the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Oyster Taskforce will host a workshop for the commercial oyster industry on Wednesday, June 17.

Registration is free but required for attendance. The registration deadline is June 5. The workshop will be at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station, 603 LSU Bridge Road, Jeanerette, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. To register, access the agenda or more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ty74u2xm.

Topics to be discussed include:

A Conversation on Changing Coastal Habitats

Workforce Development

Imports, Exports and Domestic Sales

Consumer Needs, Preferences and Future Challenges

An Oyster Farm Experience in Mexico

Introduction to the Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab

For more information, contact Earl Melancon at 985-859-1300.