Posts Tagged ‘Quentin Fong’
Demand increases for seafood direct marketing classes
A resilient seafood industry is crucial to many Alaskan coastal communities, contributing to the local economy, cultural identity and food security. Current seafood market conditions have motivated many harvesters to…
Read MoreAlaska and Greenland collaborate on sustainable fisheries
This summer, Alaska Sea Grant participated in exchange visits with Greenland partners through the U.S. State Department’s Arctic Education Alliance. The two trips were part of a growing collaboration between…
Read MoreAlaskans trained on seaweed handling and processing
To help Alaska businesses access the market potential of edible seaweed, Alaska Sea Grant led the second Seaweed Handling and Processing Workshop this spring at the Kodiak Seafood and Marine…
Read MoreFoundations of kelp farming: Educating the new wave of aquatic farmers
Seaweed farming is a major industry worldwide, with the United States importing more than 95%—19 million tons—of its edible seaweed. Alaska’s coast is ideal for producing home-grown seaweed to meet…
Read MoreSupervisor training for seafood processors
Alaska Sea Grant and the Applied Business program at the UAF Community and Technical College are collaborating to offer leadership and supervisory skills training for workers in the seafood processing…
Read MorePopular online direct marketing class returning this fall
The popular class, Introduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business, taught via distance delivery is being offered again by Alaska Sea Grant over two weeks in October and…
Read MoreSeafood leadership training strengthens industry
Learning to lead effectively is key for employees who want to advance in their companies. Alaska Sea Grant has trained nearly 100 mid-level managers over the past 10 years at…
Read MoreKodiak residents heed tsunami warning
Astrid Rose was fast asleep early Tuesday when a massive undersea earthquake jolted her out of bed. The Kodiak resident knew what was happening and started getting her family up…
Read MoreAlaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute
A training program for future leaders in the seafood industry. Hands-on technical training in seafood processing and visits with local processors.
Read MoreIntroduction to Starting and Operating a Seafood Direct Marketing Business 2017
This introductory course presents content on the development and management of a successful seafood direct marketing business from inception to operation.
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