Required seminar for oyster harvesters begins Tuesday in Apalachicola

The Florida Department of Agriculture will show the required educational seminar for shellfish harvesters starting tomorrow. 

               

Oystermen have to watch the 20 minute educational training program in order to get the Apalachicola Bay Oyster Harvesters license.

The training is required by the Federal Food and Drug Administration.

It focuses on shellfish harvest and post-harvest handling practices to minimize the growth of Vibrio bacteria and to reduce the risk of associated illnesses.

During the month of May, the educational training video will be shown at the Shellfish Center in Apalachicola every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3 PM.

In June the program will be shown Monday through Friday at 3 PM.

Harvesters can apply for their new harvesting licenses beginning May the 17^th.

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