VSU to host fish cage-building workshop

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ETTRICK—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.

The free workshop is for farm pond owners who are interested in raising fish in cages for profit or personal consumption. Participants will learn the basics of cage aquaculture and will build a cage.

Materials will be provided, and participants should bring leather gloves, tin snips, a tape measure, cutting pliers and protective goggles.

Registration is limited to 20 participants. To register, visit VSU’s Virginia Cooperative Extension events calendar at ext.vsu.edu.

For more information, contact Debra Jones at dbjones@vsu.edu or 804-524-5496.


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