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Freshwater Fish Farming in Virginia: Selecting the Right Fish to Raise
In Virginia and throughout the United States, interest in fish farming for profit or as a hobby has increased in the past few years. Encouraged by the success of trout farmers in western states and catfish farmers in southern states, prospective fish farmers question if similar opportunities exist in Virginia's fresh waters.
May 1, 2009 420-010
Pond Construction: Some Practical Considerations
Conservative estimates place the correct number of farm ponds in Virginia at over 50,000. These ponds range in size from less than one acre to over 30 acres in size. Unfortunately, many of these ponds are so poorly constructed that they fail to serve the purpose for which they were originally designed; some may be unsafe.
May 1, 2009 420-011
Control Methods For Aquatic Plants in Ponds and Lakes
Aquatic plants growing in ponds and lakes are beneficial for fish and wildlife. They provide food, dissolved oxygen, and spawning and nesting habitat for fish and waterfowl.
May 1, 2009 420-251
Fish Kills: Their Causes and Prevention
Fish die as a result of a wide variety of natural and unnatural causes. Fish may die of old age, starvation, body injury, stress, suffocation, water pollution, diseases, parasites, predation, toxic algae, severe weather, and other reasons.
May 1, 2009 420-252
The Control of Burrowing Crayfish in Ponds
At times landowners may be confronted with serious water losses resulting from the sudden collapse or gradual deterioration of earthen pond dams, irrigation canals, and drainage ditches. Although the loss of water from small earthen impoundments is frequently due to faulty construction, it may also be the result of undetected biological forces.
May 1, 2009 420-253
Liming Acidified Lakes and Ponds
“Liming,” as the word suggests, is the addition of limestone (calcite), primarily calcium carbonate (CaCO3), to neutralize acid waters and soils and buffer them from rapid fluctuations in pH. Limestone typically is applied to lawns, gardens, pastures, and croplands to supply calcium, an essential plant nutrient, and to decrease soil acidity.
May 1, 2009 420-254
Should You Attempt Fish Farming? Considerations for Prospective Fish Growers
Fish farming is an ancient practice that can provide many profitable opportunities today. The raising and selling of fish on a commercial basis has proven to be economically successful throughout the United States.
May 1, 2009 420-897
Intensive Marine Finfish Larviculture
Marine finfish production is a rapidly expanding field, both in research and industrial aquaculture. A driving force behind this growth is the inherently high value placed upon marine finfish products in the marketplace.
Feb 7, 2020 600-050 (CNRE-84P)
Overview of Good Aquaculture Practices
Aquaculture continues to be the fastest growing sector of food production world-wide. The Virginia aquaculture industry produces a variety of different foodfish, baitfish, shellfish, and ornamental species. Likewise, a variety of different production methods are implemented across the state, including pond production and indoor, intensive recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Continued expansion of aquaculture in the state, as well as across the region and country, demands attention to both environmental and economic sustainability.
Jul 2, 2024 600-054 (CNRE-40P)
HACCP Verification Procedures - Validation of Blue Crab Retort Processes Apr 24, 2015 600-070 (AREC-147)
Common Diseases of Cultured Striped Bass, Morone saxatilis, and Its Hybrid (M. saxitilis x M. chrysops) Jun 15, 2020 600-080 (VM-01P)
Rotifer Production (as a First Feed Item) for Intensive Finfish Larviculture Aug 30, 2019 600-105 (CNRE-61P)
Artemia Culture for Intensive Finfish and Crustacean Larviculture
This document provides the background, rationale, and detailed production protocols for all stages of high-quality Artemia culture.
Aug 13, 2024 600-106 (CNRE-60P)
Getting Acquainted with Amyloodinium ocellatum
Amyloodinium ocellatum (abbr. A.ocellatum) is a marine dinoflagellate. While most marine dinoflagellates (small protozoan organisms) exist as free living members of the planktonic community, some such as A. ocellatum live at least a portion of their life cycle as parasitic organisms.
Jul 2, 2024 600-200 (CNRE-39P)
Dealing with Trichodina and Trichodina-like species
Trichodina spp. are a group of dorsal-ventrally flattened oval ciliated protozoan parasites of marine and freshwater species of finfish.
Jul 2, 2024 600-205 (CNRE-38P)
The Problems of Avian Predators on Fish Farms: Scaup on Baitfish (Golden Shiner) Farms
Baitfish farmers raise several different species of fish, often called minnows, to sell as live bait for anglers across the United States. The most popular and commonly raised baitfish species is the golden shiner. Many baitfish farms are located within a major flyway used by migrating birds. A variety of different migratory birds arrive at baitfish farms each fall, feed on fish on the farms, and then depart on spring migration. Baitfish farmers have reported major losses of fish from these avian predators.
Jul 26, 2024 AAEC-191NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: National Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 11, 2024 AAEC-192NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Coastal State Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-193NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Midwest States Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-194NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Colorado Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-195NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Idaho Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-196NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Michigan Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-197NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: New York Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-198NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: North Carolina Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-199NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Ohio Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-200NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Pennsylvania Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-201NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Utah Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-202NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Virginia Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-203NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: West Virginia Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-204NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Wisconsin Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-205NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Salmonid Industry: Western Region Findings
The economic effects of the implementation of regulations on aquaculture farms in the United States, while of concern, are not well understood. A national survey was conducted of salmonid (trout and salmon) farms in 17 states of the United States to measure on‐farm regulatory costs and to identify which regulations were the most costly to this industry segment. The response rate was 63%, with a coverage rate of 94.5% of the U.S. production of salmonids. Results of this study show that the on‐farm regulatory cost burden is substantial and has negatively affected the U.S. salmonid industry's ability to respond to strong demand for U.S. farm‐raised salmonid products. Results also suggest that the regulatory system has contributed to the decline in the number of U.S. salmonid farms. While regulations will necessarily have some degree of cost to farms, the magnitude of the on‐farm regulatory cost burden on U.S. salmonid farms calls for concerted efforts to identify and implement innovative regulatory monitoring and compliance frameworks that reduce the on‐farm regulatory cost burden.
Sep 12, 2024 AAEC-206NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses: Quarter 1 Results Apr 29, 2020 AAEC-218NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses: Quarter 2 Results
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease pandemic, a collaborative initiative was launched by The Ohio State University, Virginia Tech, and Engle-Stone Aquatic$, LLC to assess the impacts of the pandemic on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied industry. Over the course of the first quarter of 2020, the U.S. government developed and implemented several emergency relief measures, in an effort to assist small businesses and individuals. The Q2 survey asked specifically about these relief and assistance programs, as well as questions on adaptations and changes being implemented by farms and businesses in response to the ongoing challenges. This fact sheet summarizes the Q2 results of this study, covering the period from April 10th to June 29th, 2020.
Aug 6, 2020 AAEC-228NP
Cormorant Predation of Commercial Catfish Aquaculture in the Mississippi Delta Mar 9, 2020 AAEC-231NP
Aquaculture Marketing Issues and Solutions in Response to COVID-19 Concerns Sep 11, 2020 AAEC-232NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture allied business: Quarter 1 Results Dec 5, 2022 AAEC-235NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. catfish businesses: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020
In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Virginia Tech and the Ohio State University collected information about how catfish farms have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was conducted at the conclusion of the first quarter of 2020 to capture and quantify these impacts and effects. This publication summarizes the first set of results for the 1st quarter of 2020.
Jan 4, 2021 AAEC-236NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. ornamental fish farms: Quarter 1 Results Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-237NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses located in the USDA North Central Aquaculture Region Dec 5, 2022 AAEC-238NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. mollusk businesses: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-239NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses located in the USDA Tropical and Subtropical Aquaculture Region: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-240NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. crustacean farms: Quarter 1 Results Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-241NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses in the USDA Western Aquaculture Region: Q1 Results Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-243NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. trout foodfish businesses: Quarter 1 Results Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-244NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. tilapia farms: Quarter 1 Results Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-245NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. aquaculture, aquaponics, and allied businesses: Quarter 1 Results March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020 Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-246NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. sportfish farms: Quarter 1 Results Dec 6, 2022 AAEC-247NP
Enterprise Budgets for Trout Production in Idaho Feb 8, 2021 AAEC-276NP
Economics of Farm and Agribusiness Sustainability Feb 25, 2021 AAEC-278NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Shellfish Industry: Pacific Coast Findings Jun 16, 2021 AAEC-285NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Shellfish Industry: California Findings Jun 16, 2021 AAEC-286NP
The Effects of Regulations on the U.S. Shellfish Industry: Washington Findings Jun 16, 2021 AAEC-288NP
Impacts of COVID-19 on U.S. Mollusk aquaculture and allied businesses: Quarter 4 Results Apr 22, 2022 AAEC-295NP
Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry Nov 4, 2022 AAEC-301NP
Economic Contributions of the Virginia Seafood Industry - Infographic Nov 23, 2022 AAEC-302NP
Economic contributions of the Virginia seafood industry - Fact Sheet Nov 7, 2022 AAEC-303NP
Warmwater Marine Finfish in the Southern Tier States: Assessment of Historic Supply and its Implications for Aquaculture Commercialization Nov 8, 2022 AAEC-305NP
Economic contributions of the Virginia seafood industry Jan 9, 2023 AAEC-306NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Eastern Shore, MD results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-307NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Montgomery County, MD results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-308NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Prince George County, MD results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-309NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Washington D.C. results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-310NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Nassau County, NY results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-311NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of New York City results Feb 20, 2023 AAEC-312NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Suffolk County, NY results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-313NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Hampton Roads, VA results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-314NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Northern Virginia (NOVA) results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-315NP
Changes in consumer preferences for seafood products due to the COVID-19 pandemic: Summary of Richmond, VA results Feb 21, 2023 AAEC-316NP
Assessing the Effectiveness of NCRAC-funded Research in Aquaculture Within the North Central Region May 17, 2023 AAEC-318NP
Effectiveness of North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) Funded Research in Aquaculture Within the North Central Region (NCR) Aug 4, 2023 AAEC-320NP
Assessing the impacts of the 2020 Virginia Sea Grant COVID-19 Response and Supplemental Activities
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a project was initiated through a partnership between the Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center (VSAREC), the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Marine Advisory Program (VIMS MAP), the Virginia Coastal Policy Center (VCPC), and Old Dominion University (ODU) to address a variety of topics related to seafood marketing and new marketing channels. From this project several resources pertaining to direct-to-consumer marketing, online sales, COVID-19 at the workplace, and general requirements within the industry were created and made available to Virginia seafood producers and allied businesses.
Sep 20, 2023 AAEC-322NP
Seafood Safety Regulations and Requirements Apr 20, 2023 ALCE-312NP
Safe and Nutritious Seafood in Virginia
Consumers enjoy eating a variety of seafood and can find many choices of fresh as well as frozen seafood in the refrigerated and freezer cases of grocery stores.Abigail Villalba, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center Michael Jahncke, Professor, Food Science and Technology, and Director, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center Michael Schwarz, Extension Specialist, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center David Kuhn, Assistant Professor, Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech Alisha Farris, Extension Specialist, Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Virginia Tech
May 6, 2021 AREC-156P
Sanitation Monitoring for Seafood Processors
Seafood processors must practice strict sanitary procedures to reduce contamination sources, thus providing consumers with high quality, wholesome foods. A routine sanitation monitoring program in place demonstrates that processors are actively maintaining a sanitary environment during processing.
Sep 3, 2021 AREC-163NP (FST-391NP)
The Seafood Hazard Guide, 4th edition: Summary of Changes and Recommendations pdf Feb 14, 2018 AREC-18P (AREC-228P)
Cost of Regulations on Baitfish/Sportfish Farms: What will it be for trout? Dec 5, 2022 AREC-202
Alabama Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 10, 2017 AREC-211
Arkansas Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 12, 2017 AREC-212
Florida, Illinois, Texas, and Kansas Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 12, 2017 AREC-213
New York Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 12, 2017 AREC-214
North Carolina Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-215
Ohio Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-216
Pennsylvania Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-217
Wisconsin Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 18, 2017 AREC-218
Great Lakes Region Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 24, 2017 AREC-220
South Central Region Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Costs Apr 24, 2017 AREC-221
South East Region Baitfish and Sportfish Regulatory Cost Apr 24, 2017 AREC-222
Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center Jan 1, 2024 AREC-224NP (AREC-304NP)
Food Allergen Labeling and HACCP Control for the Seafood Industry: Undeclared Food Allergens and Their Impact on U.S. Consumers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 11 million Americans have food allergies. A food allergy can trigger symptoms ranging from a tingling mouth, swelling of the tongue and throat, hives, and abdominal cramps to anaphylaxis and — in severe cases — death (CDC 2012). Consumers with known allergies must read labels to identify allergenic foods or ingredients on packaged products so they can more easily avoid them.
Sep 11, 2019 AREC-55P(FST-330P)
Liming Farm and Recreational Ponds Dec 8, 2020 CNRE-126NP
Edible Aquatic Plants in Farm Ponds Jan 7, 2021 CNRE-127NP
Ozone Application in Aquaculture Apr 5, 2017 FST-244P
Waterless Shipment of Warm-Water Shrimp Aug 29, 2022 FST-245P
Water Sampling Guide for Shellfish Hatcheries and Growers Sep 2, 2022 FST-267P
Understanding Fish Nutrition, Feeds, and Feeding Jul 5, 2017 420-256 (FST-269P)
Fish Slaughter Jul 25, 2017 FST-276
A Guide to the Aquaponics Food Safety Plan Development: Green Aquaponics LLC as a Model Feb 21, 2019 FST-302P
Application of Time-Temperature Indicators and Time Temperature Data Loggers in the Seafood Industry Sep 5, 2019 FST-345NP
Reduced Oxygen Packaging and Food Safety Concerns in Seafood Jan 21, 2020 FST-351NP (FST-358NP)
Strategies to control the spread of COVID at seafood processing plants: Shared Transportation and Housing
The purpose of this extension publication is to provide food processors with basic guidelines to follow and to use when discussing Coronavirus (COVID-19) controls during shared transportation and housing.
Jul 21, 2020 FST-375NP
Strategies to Control the Spread of COVID at Seafood Processing Plants: Hand Washing and Personal Protective Equipment Jul 15, 2020 FST-376NP
Strategies to Control the Spread of COVID at Seafood Processing Plants: Social Distancing and Physical Barriers Jul 15, 2020 FST-377NP
Strategies to Control the Spread of COVID at Seafood Processing Plants: Cleaning and Disinfection
This publication is part of a series of publications titled "Strategies to control the spread of COVID at seafood processing plants". The information in this publication provides seafood processors with strategies that can be implemented to minimize exposure of the workforce to the COVID virus by using cleaning and disinfection practices.
Jul 21, 2020 FST-378NP
Strategies to Control the Spread of COVID at Seafood Processing Plants: Employee Health
This publication provides seafood processors with strategies to control and minimize the spread of COVID at seafood processing plants. The publication discusses steps that employers and employees must take to ensure the continuity of operations of essential functions when employees are returning to work after exposure to COVID.
Jul 17, 2020 FST-379NP
What Do I Need To Know To Sell SEAFOOD at the Farmers Market? Nov 17, 2020 FST-380NP
Nanobubbles as an Emerging Sanitation Technology Jan 27, 2021 FST-383NP
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