Become a Virginia Oyster Grower

Interested in becoming a Virginia Aquaculture Oyster Grower? It’s a fast growing industry with many opportunities, and assistance is available to get you started. Contact any of the below to find out more:

Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Contact: Karen Hudson
Phone: 804-684-7742
Email: khudson@vims.edu
Website: www.vims.edu/map/aquaculture

Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Contact: Steve Bowman, Commissioner
Phone: 757-247-2206
Email: steve.bowman@mrc.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.mrc.virginia.gov/Shellfish_Aquaculture.shtm

Division Shellfish Sanitization
Contact: Danielle Schools
Phone: 804-864-7484
Email: danielle.schools@vdh.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/EnvironmentalHealth/Shellfish/index.htm

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Virginia Seafood
The Virginia Marine Products Board is thrilled that the official start of fall is only a few days away. October is National Seafood month and November is Virginia Oyster month, so fall is an exciting time for Virginia Seafood. With plenty of festivals and events happening during this time we hope you include Virginia Seafood in your seasonal activities. Follow the link to our website virginiaseafood.org to get a list of seafood events around you and retailers in your area. Support Virginia’s commercial watermen and women by purchasing fresh and local Virginia Seafood. ... See MoreSee Less
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