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The blue catfish: Wanted breaded or fried , articleCan seafood lovers help manage the growing blue catfish population from the dinner table? In the Chesapeake Bay, the invasive blue catfish poses a significant threat to the ecosystem and local seafood industry. Amidst this challenge lies a unique opportunity — and a delicious one.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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Researchers receive $1 million federal grant to tackle economic and marketing gaps in U.S. aquaculture industry , articleDespite growing demand for seafood and access to resources for robust production, the U.S. faces a significant trade deficit and dependence on imports, prompting initiatives to provide tools and guidance to strengthen the domestic industry's trajectory.
Date: Mar 26, 2024 -
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Controlled Environment Agriculture Summit cultivates connections for the future of agriculture , articleThe second annual edition of the summit marked a significant milestone in fostering collaboration, information sharing, and forging connections within the dynamic field of controlled environment agriculture, the fastest-growing sector of agriculture in Virginia.
Date: Mar 12, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech's expert advice for a safe and scrumptious Oyster Month , articleWhether enjoying the briny freshness of raw oysters on the half shell or savoring Virginia’s favorite shellfish in a cooked dish, food safety is a crucial ingredient to enjoy Virginia Oyster Month.
Date: Nov 08, 2023 -
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Virginia's oyster population boom driven by complex interplay of natural and human-driven factors, researcher suggests , articleVirginia is expecting its largest oyster harvest in over three decades due to a growing stock and an extended harvesting season.
Date: Mar 16, 2023 -
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Virginia seafood industry boosts commonwealth's economy by $1.1 billion, study finds , article“The $1.1 billion industry not only provides a boost to our economy, it also provides valuable employment opportunities in eastern Virginia and supports a range of other economic sectors,” Gov. Glenn Youngkin said.
Date: Dec 21, 2022 -
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New Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center facility signals continued investment in Hampton Roads , article"The enhanced capacity of this new building will allow us to grow programs in ways that will benefit our stakeholders for years to come,” Director Michael Schwarz said at the facility's grand opening on Nov. 30.
Date: Dec 13, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech Seafood researchers work with oyster hatcheries to grow climate resiliency , articleVirginia’s aquaculture industry brought in more than $177 million for the commonwealth in 2019. Shellfish, including oysters and clams, comprise up to 84 percent of the total economic output from aquaculture.
Date: Oct 31, 2022 -
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New Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center facility builds upon years of programmatic support for the seafood industry , article"We've been in business in Hampton since the 1930s, and Virginia Tech has helped us keep our business and the whole industry viable in an increasingly competitive global market," said Meade Amory, owner of Amory's Seafood.
Date: Sep 23, 2022 -
Video ItemMeet the New Virginia Seafood AREC , video
The newly constructed Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center builds upon a decades-old commitment to support the future of the historic seafood industry — in Virginia and beyond. The new facility in Hampton will advance the center's work with industry and research partners to respond to emerging needs and provide technical guidance to stakeholders in every level of the seafood supply chain.
Date: Sep 02, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech Coastal Collaborator opens new space to create opportunity to tackle emerging coastal challenges , articleA nexus where the Chesapeake Bay flows into the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton Roads has become Virginia Tech’s gateway to emerging social, economic, and environmental dimensions on the coast for research, extension, and education.
Date: Feb 03, 2022 -
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Virginia Tech researchers among team awarded $10M from USDA to bring cultivated meat closer to dinner plates , articleCultivated meat — animal cells grown in vitro to form anything from chicken tenders to salmon fillets — is pushing the boundaries of food production at a time when the agriculture industry is racing to keep up with growing demand. Researchers from Virginia Tech are part of a team awarded $10M from the USDA to usher in the era of lab-to-table protein to help to fill that gap.
Date: Oct 20, 2021 -
Video ItemFuture Foods Lab and Cellular Agriculture Initiative , video
Cultivated meat is pushing the boundaries of food production at a time when the agriculture industry is racing to keep up with growing demand. As the world population approaches 10 billion by 2050, we need to find new ways to supplement our future food supply and maximize resource use to meet demand and feed people. Researchers at the Virginia Seafood AREC are helping to usher in the era of lab-to-table protein to help to fill that gap. The Future Foods Lab and Cellular Agriculture Initiative is a multi-disciplinary program designed to help to meet these needs by advancing research in alternative proteins, cellular agriculture, food supply chains, and food safety engineering. Music: “Strategy” by scottholmesmusic.com
Date: Oct 15, 2021