Seafood Sense:
Fisheries Technology for Food Educators

Penn State Cooperative Extension, Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Delaware Sea Grant have developed a unique training opportunity for food educators in the region. The highly regarded Delaware Sea Grant Seafood Technology Specialist, Doris Hicks, and other seafood specialists, have agreed to lead a two-day training on seafood preparation and safety. Hands-on cooking activities will provide participants will practical opportunities to learn about buying, handling and preserving seafood, seafood composition and nutrition, and commercial fishing practices.

Participants will also develop hands-on experience in non-traditional seafood cookery, and develop their skill in preparing shellfish as well as cleaning and filleting finfish. The workshop will include extensive seafood cooking and sampling, curriculum ideas for use in the participant's own educational workshops, a tour of a local seafood market, and a seafood issues internet tour.

The cost for the program is $150. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Registration includes handout materials, all breaks and meals listed within the agenda. Hotel reservations and room charges are the responsibility of the participant.

The registration brochure is available for printing in pdf format. Click here for brochure.

Contact Rita Baty to have a copy of the brochure mailed.
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