Tuesday, June 7, 2011

BC salmon farms welcome the public

The British Columbian Salmon Farmers Association's (BCSFA) has announced that they are opening their doors again to the public. Anyone wishing to learn or ask questions about BC salmon farming are welcome to join a farm tour, beginning June 16. The BCSFA annual farm tour program is ready to begin, with public visits to local farms scheduled each Thursday from  June 16 to September 15. 



"Tours are a great way for the public to learn more about this important local industry: how we operate and who we are," said David Minato, member and community relations co-ordination for the BCSFA.  "It's an opportunity to pose any questions you have directly to the people working on these farms every day."

The BCSFA and its members started the tour program five years ago as a way to provide more information to the general public. Visitors get to visit farms, learn more about their operations and ask questions of those working on the site. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers

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