Maryland has announced that its new shellfish aquaculture financing program will be accepting a second round of applications between January 2 and January 31, 2011. The program received 16 applications totaling more than $1.3 million during the first round, which … Continued
The Virginia Marine Resources Commission is trying something new to expand the ecologically beneficial farming of oysters and clams on state-owned water bottoms. In January, the Commission is expected to approve the creation of 15 new Aquaculture Opportunity Zones. These … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service will launch a commercial shellfish tagging program in August 2011 to meet U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) national public safety requirements. DNR will host three open houses in November to … Continued
A new Maryland program will provide subsidized loans to business owners interested in launching or expanding commercial shellfish aquaculture operations in Maryland. Of the State’s $10.6 million oyster restoration budget for fiscal year 2011, $2.2 million in subsidized loans will … Continued
Maryland is hosting an inaugural aquaculture conference in Annapolis on November 9-10, 2010. The Maryland Aquaculture Conference will focus on the process for establishing successful shellfish aquaculture businesses that will provide economic growth and employment to rural areas while aiding … Continued