Virginia aquaculture industry meets in November

Tor-Eddie Fossbakk The conference will provide an opportunity to learn about current and upcoming issues, new developments in culture technology, and interact with others with similar interests. In addition, a trade show will accompany the program providing direct contact with aquaculture supply vendors. Both shellfish and finfish culture activities will be addressed during the two-day program, as well as topics of interest to both groups, such as marketing and financial resources. The Conference is being organized by a multi-discipline group including: The Virginia Sea Grant Program, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), The College of William and Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), and Virginia State University. Members of Aquaculture industry groups, such as the Virginia Aquaculture Association, Virginia Aquaculture Advisory Board, and the Aquaculture Commodity Committee of the Virginia Farm Bureau will be assisting in the development of the educational agenda in order to ensure that timely topics are included.