The Integration of Distance Delivered Technology in Aquaculture Extension Education Programs
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International aquaculture extension
Kevin FitzsimmonsUniversity of Arizona
3rd National Aquaculture Extension Conference
Tucson Arizona
April 2003
OverviewDiscuss benefits and concernsHow to get involvedWhat to expect
Benefits (industry and personal)Learn about other aquacultureImprove professional and personal
skillsMay be able to supplement income
Aquaculture rootsAsiaEuropeMost of industry is not in the US
Global economy
Familiar with competitors regulations, business models and future directions
Understand future industry trends and be able to share with domestic clients
May develop customers for US suppliers (equipment, feeds, technology)
Concerns (industry and personal)
Sharing US industry info with competitors
Employed by government agenciesTime is diverted from domestic
clientsMay be physically dangerous
How to get involved with international work
Peace Corps Agency for International Development USDA and Sea Grant JICA, DANIKA, CSIRO, other national agencies Multinational agencies (UN-FAO, Fish Center -
International Aquaculture Non-governmental organizations Private sector and development banks
US Agency for International Development
1. Aquaculture CRSP
2. Farmer to Farmer Program
3. Florida A&M
4. Land o Lakes Foundation
Private sector consulting
Vendors - (Feed companies, equipment vendors)
Producers Foreign governments
What to expect
1. Chance to see many types of aquaculture not practiced in US (hi-tech and low-tech).2. High class living and rough subsistence living.3. Willingness to be “out of loop” (not understanding language, culture, traditions) and out of “control”.4. Long hours, poor travel conditions, away from family5. Develop appreciation for other cultures6. Appreciate home7. Complaints from clientele that what you were doing was detrimental to them
What to expect
Conclusions
Great opportunities for personal and professional growth
Opportunity to benefit your clientele Some clientele will criticize Not for everyone Chance to see the world, help the poor and
feel that you have made a difference