NEWS UPDATE: National Institute for Animal Agriculture Adds Aquatic Livestock Committee
VA Aquaculture Association
Summer 2013
Business Meeting
FRIDAY
JULY 12, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Also, please note:
VAA ANNUAL MEETING
& ELECTIONS
OCTOBER 17, 2013
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Virginia State University
Randolph Farm Pavilion
Conference Room
4415 River Road, Petersburg,VA
Directions
Welcome to our NEW President!

John E. Hofmeyer, Jr.
Charles City County, VA
Read about John on our "About Us" page

APRIL 10, 2013 9 am - 12 noon
LEARN TO BUILD FISH CAGES
VSU Cooperative Extension Pavilion, Petersburg, VA
(Registration required)
Directions
Free and open to the public, the workshop is designed to teach fish farmers, small farmers, farm pond owners and others interested in learning about cage production and construction for growing catfish in cages.
Since the workshop involves hands-on cage-building activities, participants are encouraged to dress
appropriately. Recommended gear to bring
includes a tape measure, tin snips and work gloves.

To register contacct Debra Jones in VSU’s Aquaculture Office at (804) 524-5496 or e-mail dbjones@vsu.edu.
For more information, call Dr. David Crosby, VSU fish health specialist, at (804) 524-5620 or e-mail dcrosby@vsu.edu.
Anyone needing special services or accommodations
in order to participate should call in advance
to discuss arrangements.
