What Is Aquaculture? Hampton University Students Team with Virginia Tech to...
Aquaculture ambassadors, L to R: George Wenn, Danielle Budden, and Valin Booker. ©Julia Robins/VASG By Julia Robins, Staff Writer Four Hampton University students became ambassadors this...
View ArticleAquaculture Ambassadors a Big Hit at Hampton Bay Days
The Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Ambassadors. L to R: Valin Booker, George Wenn. ©Jen Armstrong/VASG By Julia Robins, Staff Writer Early in September, the 32nd annual Hampton Bay Days festival...
View ArticleTrout in the classroom
4-H Extension Agent Beth Hawse works with students in an activity where they learn the anatomy of trout. By Emily Halstead, Virginia Cooperative Extension Communications and Marketing Intern Fish are...
View ArticleFreshwater shrimp becoming big deal with help of Virginia Cooperative Extension
BLACKSBURG, Va., Nov. 17, 2015 – As the freshwater shrimp in his ponds continued to grow and multiply, Charles Carter knew he had a good product to sell. In his second year of production, Carter wanted...
View ArticleAquaculture’s tide is rising in the commonwealth
“Virginia is poised to be an excellent player in the aquaculture industry with its superb access to markets in Washington, D.C., and New York and its attractive labor pool.” Due to demand and...
View ArticleFreshwater shrimp become a big deal
As the freshwater shrimp in his ponds continued to grow and multiply, Charles Carter knew he had a good product to sell. Dan Kauffman (left) is helping shrimp producers expand their markets through...
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