{"id":3858,"date":"2026-05-27T13:14:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/seagrant\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=3858"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:21:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:21:20","slug":"aquaculture-in-vermont-and-new-england-a-community-conversation","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.uvm.edu\/seagrant\/event\/aquaculture-in-vermont-and-new-england-a-community-conversation\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquaculture in Vermont and New England: A Community Conversation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Join Lake Champlain Sea Grant and partners for Aquaculture in Vermont and New England: A Community Conversation<\/b>\u00a0will bring together agency partners, producers, chefs, researchers, educators, and community members for an informal discussion about the current and future role of aquaculture in Vermont and the broader region. Although Vermont\u2019s aquaculture sector is small, there is growing regional interest in fish culture, aquaponics, shellfish and seaweed farming, land-based production systems, local seafood markets, and circular food systems. This event will include brief presentations on regional aquaculture trends, Vermont hatcheries and aquatic resource considerations, aquaponics, and local seafood markets, followed by a moderated panel and audience discussion. Participants are welcome to continue informal conversations afterward at Juniper.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Register by Clicking here<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Date:\u00a0<\/b>Monday, June 8
\nLocation:\u00a0<\/b>Hotel Vermont,\u00a041 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05401
\nTime:<\/b>\u00a0Formal program: 2:30\u20134:30 PM
\nInformal arrival and networking begins at 2:15 PM<\/p>\n

Tentative Agenda<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n

2:15\u20132:30 PM \u2014 Arrival and informal networking<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:30\u20132:40 PM \u2014 Welcome and framing remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome, purpose of the event, and acknowledgment of Hotel Vermont.<\/p>\n

2:40\u20132:55 PM \u2014 Aquaculture in Vermont and the region: Regional context and local possibilities – John Brawley, Lake Champlain Sea Grant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brief overview of aquaculture in our region, Vermont\u2019s current small aquaculture footprint, and possible future directions.<\/p>\n

2:55\u20133:15 PM \u2014 Hatcheries, fish health, regulations, and Vermont\u2019s aquatic resources – Tom Jones and Paige Blaker, Vermont Fish & Wildlife<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fish culture systems, hatcheries, aquatic resource protection, species movement, fish health, biosecurity, and Vermont regulatory considerations for aquaculture operations.<\/p>\n

3:15\u20133:35 PM \u2014 Aquaponics and circular food systems in Vermont – Holly Counter-Beaver, Finn and Roots<\/strong><\/p>\n

A producer perspective on aquaponics, integrated food production, market opportunities, operational realities, and lessons learned in Vermont.<\/p>\n

3:35\u20133:50 PM \u2014 Local seafood, restaurants, and consumer perspectives – Doug Paine, Westport Hospitality\/Hotel Vermont\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef\/restaurant perspective on sourcing, quality, consumer perceptions, and the role restaurants can play in seafood education.<\/p>\n

3:50\u20134:30 PM \u2014 Moderated panel and audience discussion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presenters and invited panelists.<\/p>\n

Afterward – Informal conversation at Juniper<\/strong><\/p>\n

Participants are welcome to continue the conversation at Juniper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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