Louisiana Fisheries Forward, a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Louisiana Sea Grant collaborative program, will host a free, crab industry workshop next week in Madisonville.

Workshop topics include shedding problems and solutions (with a shedding tank demonstration), crab license information, water quality, value-added products and more. These presentations are designed to help those in the crab industry thrive in a constantly changing marketplace.

The workshop is scheduled as follows:

Wednesday, December 9, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Lake Pontchartain Basin Maritime Museum
133 Mabel Drive
Madisonville, La.

LFF was established with the goal of improving the economic success of Louisiana’s commercial fishing industry by showcasing new technology and best practice methods.

To register or for more information, contact Carol Franze (985) 543-4129 or Julie Anderson (225) 578-0771.