Lunds & Byerlys Join Growing List Of BAP Retail Adopters

The Global Aquaculture Alliance has added additional supermarket chains to the growing list of retailers, foodservice operators and distributors that have adopted GAAs Best Aquaculture Practices certification for farmed seafood.

Decision Delayed On Reducing New England Lobster Harvest

March 29, 2011 Judy Benson, The Day

The Lobster Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission has delayed until August taking the next step toward reducing the commercial lobster harvest in southern New England.

Proposed Legislation Would Offer Help To Shellfish Farmers

U.S. Rep. Joseph Courtney met with state officials and shellfish farmers in Noank Thursday to promote legislation that would allow shellfish growers to apply for grants to market their products.

California Avocado Season Has Arrived

California avocado season has arrived and its easy to enjoy the delicious flavor of this premium fruit with two new recipes created by local California chefs. California is the original Avocado Capital, with ninety percent of the nation’s avocado crop grown in the state by nearly 5,000 farmers who plant, tend and harvest their trees by hand. Spring to fall marks the California avocado season, making this the perfect time to enjoy this delectable fruit.

USDA To Terminate Marketing Orders For Nectarines & Peaches

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that it will terminate the marketing order programs for California nectarines and peaches. USDA considers termination if less than a two-thirds majority of growers voting, by number and production volume, favor continuance.