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- Press release [Sept. 24, 2003C]
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- 2003-09-24
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July 29, 2002B; title from Georgia Government Publications citation, viewed September 19, 2007. - External Identifiers:
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Georgia House of Representatives
Public Information Office
Room 131, State Capitol 30334
404-656-5082 1-800-282-5800
9-1846-5000
September 24, 2003
For Immediate Release
Interest in Marine Shrimp Farming on Rise
Meeting Draws Big Crowd
Atlanta - The sustainability of the Marine Shrimp Project, which was created to promote shrimp farming in Georgia, was the topic of a meeting recently held in Hawkinsville, Georgia at the Opera House. It lasted all day long and was well attended.
Shrimp industry officials, agriculture experts, economist and state lawmakers were in attendance. Some agenda topics included the history and vision of the project, a basic economic model of a marine shrimp farm, producer interest and a presentation on USDA Aquaculture and Animal Well Being.
State lawmakers participating included representatives Robert Ray, D-Fort Valley, Johnny Floyd, D-Cordele, Richard Royal, D-Camilla, Sistie Hudson, D-Sparta, Bert Oliver, D-Glenville, Penny Houston, D-Nashville, Jay Roberts, R-Ocilla, Austin Scott, R-Tifton, Lynmore James, D-Montezuma, Ellis Black, D-Quitman, Bill Health R-Bremen and Senators John Bulloch, R-Ochocknee, and Ross Tolleson, R-Perry. Tommy Irvin, longtime Commissioner of Agriculture, was also in attendance.
"This is an industry taking off with a wide base of support in the General Assembly. Over a hundred people were at the meeting and a great deal of interest was shown on how to get a marine shrimp farm up and running," said Robert Ray, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. "I would like to commend all of those responsible for putting together such a wonderful and informative gathering."
Approximately 88% of shrimp purchased on the US markets are imports and that volume is currently 1.2 million pounds per year. This year's project goals are to demonstrate year round production with the use of a greenhouse and to track the cost, inputs, production, etc. and produce a sound financial analysis for growing this new product in Georgia. UGA Economist are working on this along with their market expertise. Also the Department of Agriculture is working to help find market niches and oversee the processing, and delivery systems. Fort Valley State University is also conducting research and outreach for marine shrimp that are grown in fresh water.
Over the past 3 years, Georgia has invested close to $1 million to demonstrate indoor and outdoor production. The State is planning on investing $311,000 over the next 12 months to build and operate this demonstration facility and bring this idea closer to commercialization. Our consultants will be answering questions, developing Best Management Practices, and operating the greenhouse facility in Hawkinsville.
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For further information contact Rep. Ray at 404/656-5122.