Members of the BC salmon farming community joined their national colleagues at the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance Booth
Demand for BC farmed salmon and interest in learning about developments in the BC industry kept BC Salmon Farmers Association members busy at this year's International Boston Seafood Show.
Representatives from the association and their member companies were part of the three day seafood show that draws thousands of exhibitors and participants from 130 countries each year.
"There's a lot of interest in what's happening for the BC industry - both on the operational side with the recent change in regulatory framework, but also because there is so much demand for our companies' products," said Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director, BC Salmon Farmers Association.
Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director of the BCSFA, looks out over the large International Boston Seafood Show.
Representatives from the BCSFA assisted with the booth run by the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance - who represents finfish and shellfish growers across the country. They also participated in meetings with colleagues such as the International Salmon Farmers Association.
"The Boston Seafood Show is always a great opportunity to hear from our colleagues around the world and share information about the good work being done by our BC businesses," said Walling.
The BCSFA represents salmon farm companies and those who supply services and supplies to the industry. Salmon farming creates 6,000 direct and indirect jobs while contributing $800-million to the provincial economy each year.
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Mary Ellen Walling, Executive Director
BC Salmon Farmers Association
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