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• November is Virginia Oyster Month! October 30, 2020

  November is a very special time of year, yes there is Thanksgiving but we are talking about something different that is just as fun and delicious to celebrate, we are … More »

• Virginia Oyster Industry 2014 August 18, 2015
• $2 Million Project Restoring Oyster Reef in Virginia River July 19, 2015

  REEDVILLE, Va. (AP) – Contractors are using ancient shells to restore an oyster sanctuary in the Great Wicomico River. In the $2 million joint venture between the U.S. Army Corps … More »

• Julia Roberson Is Out to Save Our Oysters June 25, 2015

  June 25, 2015 Julia Roberson Is Out to Save Our Oysters. But She’s No Marine Biologist. Why you should care | Because: oysters, clams and mussels It’s a cloudy, gray … More »

• Virginia oyster and clam sales break records in 2014 April 8, 2015

  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 »

• November Is Virginia Oyster Month November 1, 2014

  November – December 2014 There are scores of oyster varieties in Virginia from across the seven distinct growing regions, and yes, you can tell a difference in taste from one … More »

• Governor Seeks ‘Oyster Capital’ Designation August 19, 2014

  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 »

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