MSE Certification
MSE Seaweed Farmer Certification
Professionals recognize the value of rigorous and comprehensive training. The MSE Seaweed Farmer Certification Program was developed in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts-Boston. Being an MSE Certified Seaweed Farmer brings the recognition that you are professional-grade and committed to best practices in seaweed aquaculture, food safety, and that you posses a robust understanding of the business of seaweed farming.
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These are in person courses offered in Gouldsboro Maine and in Boston Massachusetts. This one-day remote intensive is a substantive overview of the certification program and is a unique opportunity to get up to speed quickly while identifying areas of interest and the certification modules that can most enhance your seaweed farming credentials!
This one-day intensive program provides the essentials of growing, harvesting and post-harvesting handling and processing of farmed seaweed. The program also covers other important issues in aquaculture such as leasing, regulatory compliance, business panning, and sales channels. This is a must-attend program if you are a new or experienced farmer looking to learn best practices and identify gaps in your seaweed knowledge.
Topics include:
Introduction and Basics
Business Planning
Site Selection and Permitting
Gear and Gear Placement
Nursery, Seed Selection, and Seeding
Tending the Farm
Harvest and Post Harvest Handling
Processing: HACCP
Marketing and Sales
Biosecurity
Aquaculture BMPs and BAPs- Ethics
Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture
Sessions will be held via Zoom with a one hour break for lunch. Comprehensive digital materials are supplied.
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