— May 30, 2016 —
May 30, 2016 – Letang, N.B. – New Brunswick salmon farmers will celebrate Bay of Fundy Seafood Week by hosting a guided farm tour to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association, on behalf of local salmon farmers, will offer the farm tour on Saturday, June 4 to give the public an opportunity to learn about salmon farming.
“Salmon farming is always evolving and has changed significantly in the 40 years since it began in our province. These popular tours are a tremendous way to learn about our innovative and sustainable sector and to celebrate New Brunswick seafood,” says Sue Farquharson, Executive Director of the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers’ Association.
The salmon farm tour, on an Island Quest Marine vessel, will leave St. Andrews main wharf on Saturday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. The tour will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Call (506) 755-3526 for reservations. Space is limited. Cost is $10; children 12 and under are free. ACFFA representatives will be onboard to provide an overview of the salmon aquaculture industry and to answer questions about our operations. Participants will also get the chance to sample some delicious Atlantic salmon, courtesy of True North Salmon. Proceeds from the tour will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
“The Heart and Stroke Foundation encourages healthy lifestyle choices to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke for men and women. Eating more heart-healthy foods like salmon is a big part of that, and our members are pleased to raise money for this worthwhile cause,” says Farquharson.
The Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association (ACFFA) is an industry-funded association working on behalf of the salmon farming industry in Atlantic Canada. The ACFFA represents salmon producers in addition to a wide range of supporting companies and organizations.