Funded Project #1 - National Aquaculture Extension Conference


(funded project #1)

Description

The first National Aquaculture Extension Workshop/Conference  Project. Chaired by Carol R. Engle

Objectives:

  1. Improve Extension's information and delivery system for aquaculture in concert with industry areas of high priority.
  2. Enhance the development of new state Extension educational programs in aquaculture by highlighting innovative programs.
  3. Examine the scope of Extension efforts in aquaculture at the state, regional, national and international levels.
  4. Evaluate the role and effectiveness of Extension activities within the USDA Regional Aquaculture Centers program and pursue actions of enhancement.
  5. Identify opportunities and needs to enhance the development of regional and interregional Extension programs in aquaculture.
  6. Strengthen communication networks and exchanges of materials, programs an expertise among aquaculture Extension staff.
  7. Examine team building and multidisciplinary approaches to Extension programming in aquaculture.
  8. Address national and regional issues impacting educational programs and state and federal legislation.
  9. Examine major trends in commercial aquaculture and emerging opportunities.
  10. Explore use of new communication technology and innovative reporting techniques.

Participant:

Principal Investigator/Institution Objectives

Funding

Carol R. Engle (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff)    1-10

$3,005

Total

$3,005



Report (22K pdf file)





Project Number: 1
Duration: 10/1/91 - 9/30/92
Funding Level: $3,005
Grant Number: 89-38500-4319