Organizational Structures and Strategies For the Hard Clam Aquaculture Industry in Florida

Ruth, Amanda M. and Sturmer, Leslie and Adams, Charles M. (2005) Organizational Structures and Strategies For the Hard Clam Aquaculture Industry in Florida. Gainesville, FL, Florida Sea Grant College Program, (Technical Paper - Florida Sea Grant College Program, 141)

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Abstract

This study provides guidance on statewide organization for the commercial hard clam culture industry in Florida. The study characterizes the structure of and identifies strategies for successful agricultural and aquacultural organizations designed to provide the resources needed to solve current and projected industry problems. Objectives were to 1) characterize the structure of successful and relevant organizations, 2) identify successful revenue generating strategies, 3) provide the hard clam culture industry with options to help facilitate their organizational decisions, and 4) assist clam growers in Florida in developing an umbrella organizational strategy that will meet their future industry needs. (PDF has 60 pages.)

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