The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Safety Workgroup, California Sea Grant and Delaware Sea Grant have planned a food (Nov. 1, '06) and fish (Nov. 2, '06) safety update program this fall.
The target audience includes: food and health educators (e.g., home economists, registered dietitians, nurses and environmental health specialists), seafood professionals, food writers, and others who want to broaden their knowledge on current food and seafood issues. The 1-1/2 days program will be held at the Yolo County University of California Cooperative Extension Office, 70 Cottonwood St. Woodland, CA (approximately 15 minutes away from the Sacramento International Airport).
The Food Update agenda for November 1, 2006 is accessible at: http://seafood.ucdavis.edu/update%20food.htm
The FISH UPDATE agenda is listed below.
FISH UPDATE PROGRAM – November 2, 2006
Sea Grant experts in commercial fishing, aquaculture, fishing communities, and seafood technology will give an overview on seafood availability, quality, safety and resources. Doris Hicks, seafood specialist with Delaware Sea Grant, is the keynote speaker.
8:00 - 8:15 Registration
8:15 to 8:20 AM Introduction and Session Chair. -- Pamela Tom, Seafood Extension Program Manager, Food Science and Technology Department, UC Davis
8:20 - 8:50 AM . Where do Fish and Shellfish Come From? An overview on sustainable fisheries, the Marine Stewardship Council and California marketing councils -- Christopher Dewees, Marine Fisheries Specialist, UC Sea Grant Extension Program, Wildlife and Fish and Conservation Biology Department, Davis, CA
8:50 - 9:20 AM . What is Fish Farming? An introduction on how fish farming (aquaculture) differs from wild-caught fish. -- Paul Olin, Marine Advisor and Sea Grant Extension Program Director, Santa Rosa , CA
9:20 - 9:50 AM . Subsistence/Recreational Fishing and Seafood Safety. What's understood about exposure to chemical hazards in seafood and public health impacts among anglers and those who consume their catch. -- Carrie Pomeroy, Marine Advisor, Sea Grant Extension Program, Santa Cruz , CA
9:50 – 10:30 AM Seafood: Buying, Handling, Preservation, and Preparation. Tips on how to judge quality, freshness, store, freeze and prepare a variety of seafood species. -- Doris Hicks, Seafood Specialist, Delaware Sea Grant
10:30 - 10:45 AM Break
10:45 – 11:15 AM. Seafood Composition, Nutrition and Health Benefits. An overview on the nutrient composition of fish and shellfish, what factors affect the nutrient content and the role of seafood in the diet. -- Doris Hicks, Seafood Specialist, Delaware Sea Grant, Lewes , DE
11:15 - 11:30 AM . Seafood Internet Resources. An introduction to key sites for reliable seafood information. -- Pamela Tom, UC Seafood Extension Program Manager, Food Science and Technology Department, Davis , CA
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM. KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Eat Seafood...be Happy! Balancing the Benefits and Risks of Seafood Consumption. PCBs, mercury, allergies, omega-3s, Listeria monocytogenes, Vibrio vulnificus, natural toxins, GMOs, histamine, and the list goes on …get the facts and realities of current seafood safety issues and concerns. -- Doris Hicks, Seafood Specialist, Delaware Sea Grant, Lewes , DE
12:15 - 12:20 PM. Seafood Wrap-up and Adjourn
Link to pre-registration: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=1514
Link to: Food and Fish Safety Update Brochure (pdf file)
If you have any questions regarding the program, e-mail me at: pdtom@ucdavis.edu
Sincerely,
Pamela Tom
University of California
Sea Grant Extension Program
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