<p> NC Aquaculture Development Conference- Draft Agenda1 Friday, January 30, 2009 8:00 Registration and Trade Show open 9:00 Introduction and Welcome Michael Twiddy, NCSBTDC 9:05 State, National, and International Overview Dr. Tom Losordo, Professor, NCSU 9:35 State Aquaculture Research Update Dr. Harry Daniels, Professor, NCSU; Dr. Wade Watanabe, Research Professor UNCW 10:15 Break-Visit the Trade Show 10:45 Aquaculture Effluent and the Environment Dr. Craig Tucker, Research Professor, Mississippi State University, Director, National Warm-water Aquaculture Center 11:30 Visit the trade show 12:00 Lunch</p><p>1:00 Keynote Speaker: Phillip Gadsden, Seafood Buyer, Harris Teeter</p><p>1:30 Break-Visit the Trade Show</p><p>2:00 Operating Aquaculture Ventures in the Current Economic Climate: Dr. Terry Hanson, Aquaculture Economist, Associate Professor, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures, Auburn University 2:30 Alternative Ingredients for Aquafeeds, Dr. Steven Rawles, Fish Nutritionist, USDA-ARS-HKDSNARC 3:00 Can fish farms use on-farm biodiesel production? Dr. Matt Veal, Assistant Professor, NCSU 3:30 Potential issues for the NC aquaculture industry- a farmer’s perspective- Mr. Steve Locke- Castle Hayne Fisheries 4:00 Trends in Aquaculture Quality Assurance and Traceability, Dr. David Green, Professor, NCSU 4:30 Adjourn- Visit the trade show</p><p>5:00 NC Aquaculture Association Meeting</p><p>6:00 Social 6:30-9:30 Aquafood Festival</p><p>1 Turano, 9.30.08 NC Aquaculture Development Conference- Draft Agenda2 Saturday, January 31, 2009</p><p>Freshwater Aquaculture 8:30-10:00 Getting started in Pond Aquaculture: This session will provide a brief overview of the various aspects of starting a new aquaculture venture. Aquaculture Economics and Permitting Aquaculture Facilities in NC. Matt Parker, NCDA&CS</p><p>Choosing Your Aquaculture Site: Land and Water Requirements Steve Gabel, NCSU Extension</p><p>Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Choosing the Right Species and Equipment for Success. Mike Frinsko, NCSU Extension 10:00 Break</p><p>10:15-11:00 Aeration: Which method is best for your farm? Bob Robinson, Fisheries Biologist, Kasco Marine 11:00-11:45 USDA/ARS Research in Fishmeal Replacement and Alternative Products for Fish Feed, Dr. Steven Rawles, Fish Nutritionist, USDA- ARS-HKDSNARC</p><p>Marine Aquaculture 9:00-9:20 Progress on the Culture of Red Porgy in North Carolina, Troy Rezek, UNCW 9:20-9:40 Culturing North Carolina Black Pearls, Tom Osborne and Nelson Bullock, Ovlock Shellfish 9:40-10:00 Evaluation of Remote Setting Techniques for Oyster Larvae, Jim Swartzenberg, J&B Aquafoods 10:00 Break 10:15-12:15 East Coast Shellfish Grower’s Association Discussion of Shellfish BMP’s 12:15 North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association Meeting </p><p>2 Turano, 9.30.08</p>