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Sign Up for the Virginia Tech Seafood Traceability Summit on May 3rd!
April 5, 2024
The Virginia Tech Seafood AREC will be hosting a summit on May 3rd to discuss seafood tracability at the Newport News Virginia Tech Center. Below are links to register and … More
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Virginia Oysters Are Still Delicious & Plentiful!
February 21, 2024
There’s a lot to love about Virginia Oysters! As of 2021 Virginia still leads the east cost in oyster production and it is looking to be another strong oyster harvest … More
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Happy New Year From The VMPB!
January 17, 2024
We hope your 2024 is off to a great start! The VMPB is currently starting Phase 2 of our Economic Impact Study. Phase 2 will expand upon the previous study … More
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Get Ready for Thanksgiving with Virginia Seafood!
November 15, 2023
November is Virginia Oyster Month but don’t forget about the wide variety of Virginia Seafood when preparing for Thanksgiving. Virginia has over 50 different commercial targeted seafood species, many of … More
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Oysters are a Superfood!
November 9, 2023
November is Virginia Oyster Month and the VMPB would like to inform you about this superfood! Oysters have an amazing impact on the state of Virginia. The Jamestown colonists were … More
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Celebrate Virginia Oyster Month At The Urbanna Oyster Festival!
November 1, 2023
November is Virginia Oyster Month! Not only do Virginia Oysters taste great they also play an important role in keeping the Chesapeake Bay healthy. An adult oyster can filter up … More
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Virginia Oyster Month Is Right Around The Corner!
October 27, 2023
National Seafood Month may be coming to an end, but the celebration of Virginia Seafood is just beginning! November is Virginia Oyster Month so there will still be plenty of … More