Industry
Virginia oyster and clam sales break records in 2014
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s clam and oyster industries enjoyed a record year in 2014. A new report says a record 243 million hard clams were sold last year. About … More
Governor Seeks ‘Oyster Capital’ Designation
August 19, 2014 Forget Maryland’s crabs, Gov. Terry McAuliffe told a crowd of more than 100 people outside of the Executive Mansion on Tuesday morning. “By the time I’m done … More
Va.’s oyster harvest topped 500,000 bushels in 2014
February 12, 2014 Virginia’s oyster harvest increased by 25 percent last year, boosted by wild as well as farm-grown oysters. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia’s oyster harvest increased by 25 … More
Virginia’s Oyster Harvests Boom
February 07, 2012 2011 Harvest was the Best Since 1989; 2012 Harvest May be Largest in 25 Years “NEWPORT NEWS – Governor Bob McDonnell announced today that Virginia’s oyster harvest … More