Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month At The Urbanna Oyster Festival
November is Virginia Oyster Month! Not only do Virginia Oysters taste great they also play an important role in keeping the Chesapeake Bay healthy. An adult oyster can filter up … More
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Virginia Oyster Month Is Right Around The Corner!
National Seafood Month may be coming to an end, but the celebration of Virginia Seafood is just beginning! November is Virginia Oyster Month so there will still be plenty of … More
Grant Opportunities for Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure!
Below is a release from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on the Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Funding Application. In the link below you … More
Enjoy National Seafood Month with Virginia Seafood!
It’s the third week of National Seafood Month and the Virginia Marine Products Board would like to remind you that Virginia Seafood is the perfect way to celebrate. With over … More
Press release from VDACS on Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Funding Application
Below is a release from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on the Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Funding Application. In the statement you will … More
National Seafood Month Tastes Better With Virginia Seafood!
We are in the second week of National Seafood Month and the Virginia Marine Products Board would like to let you know that Virginia Seafood is a great choice during … More
October is National Seafood Month!
Celebrate National Seafood Month with Virginia Seafood! Virginia ranks third in the nation and first on the east coast in seafood landed in the latest NOAA rankings from 2021. Due … More
Celebrate Fall With Virginia Seafood!
The fall season has just begun, and it is an exciting time for Virginia Seafood. October is National Seafood Month so there are many events like the Chincoteague Oyster Festival, … More
Facts About The Virginia Commercial Seafood Industry 2023
FACTS ABOUT THE VIRGINIA SEAFOOD INDUSTRY 2023 The Virginia seafood industry is one of the oldest industries in the United States and one of the Commonwealth’s largest. The Virginia Seafood … More
Virginia Ranks Third In The Nation In Commercial Seafood Landings In 2021!
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION. U.S. per capita consumption of fish and shellfish was 20.5 pounds (edible meat) in 2021. Source: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, NOAA/United States … More