Blue Catfish: An Invasive Threat To Virginia’s Waters
August is National Catfish Month, Virginia Farm Bureau created this video on the invasive Wild Blue Catfish and it’s impact on Virginia’s native species.
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Virginia Wild Blue Catfish: Fresh, Local, Sustainable!
In honor of National Catfish Month, the VMPB is highlighting Blue Catfish as the Virginia Seafood Fish of the Day all of August. Blue Catfish has an interesting history in … More
Happy National Catfish Month!
August is National Catfish month and the VMPB is celebrating by making the Wild Caught Blue Catfish It’s Fish of the Day all month long! Blue Catfish is an … More
Celebrate National Catfish Day With The VMPB!
In honor of National Catfish Day, the VMPB would like to highlight the wild caught Blue Catfish. The Blue Catfish is an invasive species that was introduced to Virginia waters … More
Happy Memorial Day Weekend From The VMPB!
The VMPB wishes you and your family a nice and safe Memorial Day Weekend. If you are gathering with family this weekend and are looking at options to serve Virginia … More
Virginia Blue Crab Season Is Here!
March 17th, 2025 was the opening day for Blue Crab harvesting in the state of Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay region is known for its Blue Crab and Virginia is no … More
Seafood Expo North America 2025!
Seafood Expo North America 2025 will be held on March 16-18, 2025, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. SENA is the largest seafood show in North America that has … More
Make Virginia Seafood Part of Your Holiday Meals!
With the holiday season being such a busy time of the year it can be difficult to decide on what to prepare for your family this year. The VMPB would … More
Virginia Is For Oyster Lovers!
November is Virginia Oyster Month and the VMPB is celebrating all month long! Eastern Oysters are deeply connected to the history of Virginia, in fact, the scientific name for the … More
Celebrate National Seafood Month With The VMPB!
October is National Seafood Month and the VMPB would like to highlight the importance of Virginia’s Commercial Seafood Industry. Virginia is currently third in the nation and first on the … More