Systemwide Events Calendar
Aquaculture of Tilapia in Hawaii
March 16, 8:30am - 1:00pmWindward Campus, Akoakoa 103/105
Hear about the challenges and opportunities of farming tilapia in Hawaii from commercial aquaculture and aquaponics producers. Learn what the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) researchers and extension faculty are doing to expand and diversify tilapia aquaculture in Hawaii. Workshop attendees will be participating in a brainstorming session focused to obtain input on two challenges facing Hawaii’s tilapia stakeholders.
Workshop Fee
$25 per person (non-HAAA memebers, includes 1 year HAAA membership)
$10 per person (HAAA members)
Register Online at http://windwardcce.org/aquaculture-aquaponics.htm
Presenters
Doug Dykstra, Chancellor, Windward Community College,” Welcome and Windward Community College Highlights”
Ron Weidenbach, President, Hawaii Aquaculture & Aquaponics Association, “An Overview of Tilapia Farming in Hawaii, Past, Present, and Future”
Liz J. Xu, Economic Development Specialist, Dept. of Agriculture, Aquaculture & Livestock Support Services, “Business Strategies For A Successful Tilapia Farm”
Reyn Horner, President, Hapa Farms, “Benefits and Challenges of an Fno Free Hatchery”
Lei Yamasaki, DVM, Aquatic Veterinarian, Hawaii Department of Agriculture
Dr. Yong Soo Kim and Bich Tran, Associate Professor, CTAHR, Department of Human Nutrition and Animal Science, “Growth Characteristics of Two Tilapia Species in Hawaii”
Dr. Corilee Watters, Ph.D., CTAHR, Dept. of Human Nutrition and Animal Science, “Omega3 Enrichment of Tilapia”
Clyde S. Tamaru, Ph.D. Aquaculture Specialist, CTAHR, Department of Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering. “Update on Francisella noatunensis subsp. Orientalis (Fno), A Pathogen Infecting Wild and Cultured Tilapia in Hawaii”
Sponsors
Windward Community College, Career and Community Education
Hawaii Aquaculture and Aquaponics Association
College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
Center for Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture
Event Sponsor
Career and Community Education, Windward Campus
More Information
Clyde Tamaru, 342-1063, ctamaru@hawaii.edu, http://windwardcce.org/aquaculture-aquaponics.htm
| Saturday, March 16 | |
| 7:00am | The Wellness Center - Fitness Class Schedule Maui Campus, Pilina Bldg., Wellness Center |
| 8:30am | Aquaculture of Tilapia in Hawaii Windward Campus, Akoakoa 103/105 |
| 9:30am | Writing Retreat Windward Campus, Hale ‛Ākoakoa 107/109 |
| 9:30am | LEI WORKSHOP SERIES FOR KEIKI Harold L. Lyon Arboretum 3860 Manoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822 |
| 9:30am | Geek Day at Leeward Leeward Campus, Campus Computer Classrooms |
| 10:30am | LEI WORKSHOP SERIES FOR KEIKI Harold L. Lyon Arboretum 3860 Manoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822 |
| 7:00pm | The Vagina Monologues at UH Manoa 2013 Manoa Campus, Art Auditorium 132, Art Building |
| 7:30pm | Grant Carvalho, piano Manoa Campus, Orvis Auditorium |
March 2013 - Highlighted dates have scheduled events.
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Ongoing Events
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- The White Rose : nonviolent resistance against the Nazi regime
- Arts Exhibition: Ainu Treasures: A Living Tradition in Northern Japan
- Biggest Loser Challenge
- Phoebe Cummings: Cella
- L. Stephen Lau Water Research Endowed Scholarship 2013
- Free Commuter Cycling 101 Workshop
