2008 Shellfish School Invitation
University of Florida
Apalachicola, FL
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to extend an invitation to all interested parties to participate in the second University of Florida's Shellfish School in Apalachicola, FL. We are excited to be able to work in conjunction with the Florida's shellfish processors, state and federal regulators, and colleagues from the University of Florida to offer you a complete and informative workshop that includes lectures and hands-on sessions. The workshop will feature a wide range of topics from safety concerns to sustainable harvest and production of shellfish (oysters and clams) in the State of Florida. This year school is limited to 25 participants on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The shellfish school is intended for current or future wholesalers, distributors and retailers
of Gulf of Mexico shellfish (oysters and clams)
The Oyster School will be taking place in Apalachicola, FL<http://www.apalachicolabay.org/> a small coastal town in the panhandle of Florida. The workshop dates are the 7th through the 9th of October, 2008. For more details please see the agenda below.
Please let me know if you are interested in participating. Once confirmed, we will be sending you a packet with Hotel, airline and other logistical information. There is no registration cost involved in this school but you need to confirm your participation as soon as possible.
Do not hesitate to contact me or Steve Otwell at 352-392-4221 if you need more details or have any questions.
Sincerely yours,
Victor Garrido
352-392-1991 ext. 305
vmga@ufl.edu
TENTATIVE AGENDA (8-12-08)
SHELLFISH SCHOOL - OYSTERS AND CLAMS
What Buyers Need to Know to be Successful
Apalachicola, Florida
October 7th through 9th, 2008
Tuesday October 7th - Afternoon_(Gibson Inn Conference Room)____________________
1:00 PM Welcome, Orientation and Logistics
Franklin County Seafood Task Force - Tommy Ward and Kevin Begos
University of Florida -IFAS / Franklin Co Extension Program - Bill Mahan
1:30 PM Oysters and Clams as Food - Steve Otwell
Product Types, Names and Locations
Differences and Similarities
Nutritional Attributes
Risks and Benefits of Consuming Oysters and Clams
2:00 PM Florida's Clam Industry overview - Leslie Sturmer
Brief industry history
State of the Clam Industry
Problems and Challenges
Solutions and Benefits
2:30 PM Sensory Profile of Oysters - Laura Garrido
How Important is to Know your Product?
How to Assemble a Trained Sensory Panel?
What is the Gulf Oyster Sensory Profile?
3:00 PM Break - Sensory Standards Demonstration
3:30 PM What You Need to Know About Shellfish Resources - Mark Berrigan
Is Shellfish a Sustainable Resource?
What is the Difference between Wild vs. Aquaculture?
Are Public beds better than Private leases?
How Do The Harvest Methods Impact my Product?
Are There Any Oyster Seasons?
What Determines the Legal Size of a Shellfish? - Regulations, Resource Management or Market Preference
4:20 PM Tour Oyster Processing Facility (PHP) - Bill Mahan, Ron Harrison and Grady Leavins
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Evening Social & Dinner (The Owl Cafe Restaurant)
Adjourn Day 1
Wednesday October 8th_(Apalachicola Community Center)_______________________________
8:30 AM State of Florida Marketing Support - Paul Balthrop
What is the State of Florida Doing to Help Me Sale Shellfish?
9:00 AM Product and Market Specifications - Victor Garrido
Do I Need Product Specifications? What are they?
What do Buyers and Consumers Want? What to Expect from my Supplier?
9:30 AM Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) update - David Heil
What is ISSC and Florida doing to Control Vibrio Illnesses?
Why?
10:00 AM Break
10:20 AM HACCP Requirements - Victor Garrido
If I Am a Buyers Do I Need HACCP?
What Records Do I Need to Keep?
What is Cool and Traceability?
10:50 AM Pertinent Regulatory Requirements - Marc Glatzer
What is the ISSC?
Does FDA Regulate Shellfish Commerce?
Who is the State Authority in Florida?
Who Inspects the Production and Processing of Shellfish?
What do I Need to look for in a Tag, Label or Packaging?
Why Do I Need Consumer Advisory Statement?
11:20 AM Lunch
12:00 PM Departure - Lobby of Gibson Inn (transportation provided)
12:30 PM Tour of the Franklin County Industry Lab - Charlene Burke and Anita Wright
Does your Supplier have a Certificate of Analysis?
What are We Doing About It?
What is the Future in Shellfish Analytical Technology?
2:00 PM Hands-on Harvesting and Handling of Oysters - Bill Mahan and Tommy Ward
Boat Tour and Demonstration of Oysters Harvesting in Apalachicola Bay
Tour Processing Facility (Traditional Processing)
4:00 PM Seafood Demonstration and Sensory Evaluation at Ward and Sons Seafood (13 miles)
6:00 PM Adjourn Day 2
Thursday October 9th_(Apalachicola Community Center)_______________________________
8:30 AM Shellfish Harvesting and Transportation to the Processing Plant - David Heil
What Happens at the Harvest Site?
How is my Product Protected to Ensure Quality and Safety?
How is the Product Transported to the Primary Processors?
What is a Certified Dealer and what are the Different Dealer's Denominations?
Can I buy Shellfish from a Dealer that is not on the Shipper's List?
9:00 AM Shellfish Processing - Victor Garrido
How is my Shellfish Processed and Transport?
Traditional
Post-Harvest Processing (PHP)
9:30 AM Shellfish Safety & Quality Issues - Anita Wright
What are the Microbial Hazards Related to Shellfish Consumption?
What is the Number of Reported Food Illnesses Related to Shellfish?
Does Temperature Abuse Have any Consequence on Product Safety? Why?
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM Discussion Panel: Market Trend, Projections, Regulatory and Industry
Perspective - Chuck Adams (Moderator)
11:30 AM Adjourn
List of Speakers:
Chuck Adams
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Paul Balthrop
FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Div. of Marketing
Tallahassee, FL
Kevin Begos
Franklin Co Seafood Task-Force
Apalachicola, FL
Mark Berrigan
FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Div. of Aquaculture
Tallahassee, FL
Charlene Burke
University of Florida
Apalachicola, FL
Laura Garrido
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Victor Garrido
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Marc Glatzer
US Food and Drug Administration
Tallahassee, FL
David Heil
FL Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Div. of Aquaculture
Tallahassee, FL
Grady Leavins
Leavins Seafood
Apalachicola, FL
Bill Mahan
University of Florida
Apalachicola, FL
Steve Otwell
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Tommy Ward
Ward and Sons Seafood
Apalachicola, FL
Anita Wright
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Leslie Sturmer
University of Florida
Cedar Key, FL
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