Events
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Alaska Marine Policy Forum—January 2020
Join us for the Alaska Marine Policy Forum conference call, sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Ocean Observing System. Every other month we host a one-hour conference call with participants across the state interested in marine policy in Alaska. Hear the latest about state and federal marine funding, legislation and policy issues. Recent forum summary: November 2019…
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2020 Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit
Juneau, Alaska Juneau, AK, United StatesIn 2020, the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program will present the 8th Alaska Young Fishermen's Summit. AYFS is designed to provide training, information and networking opportunities for commercial fishermen early in their careers.
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Basic Seafood HACCP (Anchorage 2020)
Alaska Sea Grant Anchorage Office 1007 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK, United StatesAll seafood processors in Alaska are required to have an approved Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan. This class prepares the participant to develop this plan. A basic HACCP certificate issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials is awarded at the end of the class. HACCP class will cover the principles of…
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Better Process Control School 2020
Alaska Sea Grant Anchorage Office 1007 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK, United StatesThis three-day class teaches principles of thermal processing, equipment requirements, container closure evaluation, and record keeping for glass jars and cans. It is designed for retort operators, quality assurance technicians, and home canners, and will be useful for personnel in plants that pack and thermally process low acid foods and acidified foods in hermetically sealed…
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The Perfect Storm: Establishing a Pilot Farm in the Alaska Peninsula
OnlineLearn about a collaborative effort to support seaweed mariculture development that involves constructing a pilot farm to investigate viability in new locations, and aims to develop the workforce by training interested stakeholders and students. The Sea Grant network has established a National Seaweed Hub to serve as a science-based, non-advocacy resource for the domestic seaweed and seaweed aquaculture industry. This collaboration provides a framework to share information, address challenges, identify needs, and find opportunities in this emerging industry.
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Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute, Spring 2020
Alaska Sea Grant Anchorage Office 1007 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK, United StatesDo you have an employee who, with key training, could help lead your business into the future? The Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute (ASPLI) offers 80-hours of intensive professional development for employees recognized as having potential to move up in your company. The institute is designed for mid-level managers in a seafood plant—production managers, QC supervisors, seafood…
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Alaska Marine Policy Forum—March 2020
Join us for the Alaska Marine Policy Forum conference call, sponsored by Alaska Sea Grant and Alaska Ocean Observing System. Every other month we host a one-hour conference call with participants across the state interested in marine policy in Alaska. Hear the latest about state and federal marine funding, legislation and policy issues. Recent forum summary: January 2020…
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Socially Distant and Locally Sourced: Selling Your Seafood Dockside
OnlineThe recording of the webinar is now available, below. Are you considering alternative markets for your commercial catch in this period of social distancing? Increased interest in buying foods directly from the producer and other market changes caused by COVID-19 may present new opportunities for fishermen. Join seafood and marketing experts from Alaska Sea Grant…
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Petersburg Science Series: Shrimp and Crab in Southeast Alaska’s Changing Waters
OnlineSherry Tamone of the University of Alaska Southeast will talk about her research into spot prawns and various crab species in Southeast Alaska, with a focus on the impact of ocean acidification on shrimp and molt timing in Dungeness crab. This installment of the Petersburg Science Series will be hosted through remote conferencing only, to…
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Introduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business — Spring 2020
OnlineIntroduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business is a five-session online workshop for those considering or currently involved in direct marketing of seafood in Alaska. Topics include regulations marketing business planning quality discussion with direct marketers Presenters include seafood marketing and quality specialists, regulatory officials, and experienced direct marketers. The workshop, limited…
$135