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VSU to host fish cage-building workshop

April 6, 2017

Virginia State University’s Aquaculture Program will hold a fish cage-building workshop from 1:30-5 p.m. on April 27 at VSU’s Randolph Farm, 4415 River Road.

Aquaculture, Conferences, Meetings and Events, News

Oyster population on the rise thanks, in part, to farmers

December 1, 2016

While you’re celebrating Virginia Oyster Month in November, be sure to thank a farmer.

Aquaculture, News

Aquaculture is helping to boost Virginia oyster harvest

December 1, 2016

Virginia’s oyster harvest rose 25 percent last year, passing the 500,000-bushel mark. The dockside value of that harvest increased to $22.2 million, with an estimated economic impact of over $58 million.

Aquaculture, News

Advisory committees help Virginia’s oyster growers thrive

July 14, 2016

Virginia’s shellfish industry continues to thrive and grow, and on Aug. 5 shellfish lovers everywhere will celebrate National Oyster Day.

Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture

Virginia continues to lead in clam and oyster aquaculture

April 14, 2016

According to the 2015 Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Situation and Outlook Report issued this month, Virginia shellfish producers sold $48.3 million in clams and oysters last year. Virginia’s hard clam sales of $32.3 million once again led the nation, while its $16 million in oyster sales is the front-runner among East Coast states.

Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture

State’s trout farms see some growth but face challenges

March 17, 2016

Weather challenges and unchecked predators are limiting the growth of Virginia’s small trout farming industry, according to one trout farm operator.

Aquaculture

Stocked ponds yield easy catches for families

August 20, 2015

Fee fishing ponds in Virginia offer easy catches—for dinner, or just for family fun.

Aquaculture

2014 was another banner year for state’s aquaculture industry

April 30, 2015

Findings of the 2014 Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Crop Reporting Survey showed another banner year for shellfish aquaculture, with farmers selling $55.9 million in oysters and clams last year.

Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture

Virginia aquaculture oysters getting international exposure

March 10, 2011

At the March 20-22 International Boston Seafood Show, the largest event of its kind in the United States, retailers, wholesalers, importers and distributors will be able to sample Virginia aquaculture oysters.

Animals and Livestock, Aquaculture

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