Eat More Fish 2022 is a free webinar series to explore the science behind the benefits of including more fish in our diets, the status of the seafood industry in Virginia, and how to safely and deliciously prepare fish at home.
Access recordings and resources from Eat More Fish online at https://bit.ly/eatmorefish22
Week 1 – June 29th
Know your Virginia Seafood
- History, important species, and the economic role of seafood in Virginia
- Consumer preferences - what people are looking for when buying seafood
- Why eat fish? (Part I) - discuss the health benefits of seafood and the latest American Dietary Guidelines
This program is presented by Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia State University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and the Virginia Marine Products Board.
Eat More Fish Team:
David Crosby Fish Health Specialist - Aquaculture Program, Virginia State University
Cynthia Gregg - Unit Coordinator, Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources Animal Science
Mike Hutt Executive Director, Virginia Marine Products Board
Katheryn Parraga-Estrada Extension Specialist - Muscle Food Safety - Virginia Seafood AREC
Susan P. Prillaman Extension Agent - Family and Consumer Sciences - Food, Nutrition, and Health, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Keri Rouse - Communications Associate - Virginia Cooperative Extension - Virginia Tech VSAREC
Jonathan van Senten Assistant Director, Virginia Seafood AREC; Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.