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Oyster Industry Workshop June 17

Louisiana Sea Grant, the LSU AgCenter and the Louisiana Oyster Taskforce will host a workshop for the commercial oyster industry on Wednesday, June 17.

Registration is free but required for attendance. The registration deadline is June 5. The workshop will be at the LSU AgCenter Iberia Research Station, 603 LSU Bridge Road, Jeanerette, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. To register, access the agenda or more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/ty74u2xm.

Topics to be discussed include:

  • A Conversation on Changing Coastal Habitats
  • Workforce Development
  • Imports, Exports and Domestic Sales
  • Consumer Needs, Preferences and Future Challenges
  • An Oyster Farm Experience in Mexico
  • Introduction to the Seafood Processing Demonstration Lab

For more information, contact Earl Melancon at (985) 859-1300.

Blue event flyer promoting ‘Visioning Our Future: A Workshop for the Louisiana Oyster Industry’ on June 17, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Iberia Research Station in Jeanerette, Louisiana. Flyer features oyster illustrations and notes that free registration and lunch are provided. Open to commercial oyster harvesters and growers.

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