RWU to offer course in shellfish farming

BRISTOL – The Roger Williams University Center for Economic and Environmental Development is now enrolling students for applied shellfish farming, a noncredit course offered during the winter/spring semester that teaches both aspiring shellfish farmers and aquaculture professionals the intricacies of growing oysters, quahogs and other shellfish species commercially.

The 14-week program is designed to aid new and experienced shellfish farmers in growing shellfish-farming enterprises in Rhode Island and southeastern New England.

The course will be held at the university’s Bristol campus on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 p.m. An introductory class will be on Jan. 11, with the remaining classes continuing through April 26. The fee is $125 per student. Alternatively, interested participants may attend the classes on a drop-in basis for $10 per class. •

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