TWO interns focused experience the South Walney marine environment in the North West during a six-month programme funded by The Crown Estate. Lucy Mather and Daniele Clifford have just completed six months’ successful work experience on the Marine Futures North West internship programme, working with the North West Wildlife Trusts, The Crown Estate, Ørsted and Natural England. They’ have been counting grey seals at the colony at South Walney Nature Reserve, learning how to fly a drone to survey species, and working with fishermen to find better ways of disposing of litter at sea. Before starting the internship in November, Dani had experience of biological research in Spain, as well as managing a marine site for Alderney Wildlife Trust.
Many R.I. farmerâs markets are opening this weekend. Here are a few near you
Itâs a sure sign of spring: Even with a few COVID-19 restrictions, many markets will welcome customers this weekend
By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff,Updated April 29, 2021, 1:42 p.m.
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Farmersâ markets are the ideal warm weather activity, and that joy of buying local, outdoors, is about to return to the Ocean State.Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff
Overflowing wooden crates of sweet corn cobs. Local, pasture-raised meats wrapped in brown paper. Plump tomatoes soaking in the sun. Farmersâ markets are the ideal warm weather activity, and that joy of buying local, outdoors, is about to return to the Ocean State.
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03/04/2021
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Copeland’s of New Orleans has launched its Local Catch promotion featuring fresh, made from scratch recipes. “We use local suppliers from all around Louisiana to bring us the freshest ingredients available,” said Al Copeland, Jr. “This year we partnered with Louisiana Seafood Board to shine attention on our local purveyors and help keep local Louisiana businesses top of mind.” Last year Copeland’s of New Orleans spent $3.8 million supporting local venders around Louisiana. “The Copeland’s family has celebrated Louisiana’s farmers, fishers, and producers from the first day they opened their doors,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “They have worked with many of the same families for generations and continue those relationships today.”
North American Local Catch Network Awarded $500,000 USDA Grant to Catalyze “Boat-to-Fork” Seafood Marketing in the United States
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Funding will create first nationwide accelerator to train and support seafood producers in marketing their catch directly to consumers
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This grant will help to ensure that these alternative business models remain sustainable long-term and seafood is recognized as an integral part of local and regional food systems ORONO, Maine (PRWEB) January 25, 2021 The Local Catch Network, based in the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine, has received a half-million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) to support better integration of seafood into local and regional food systems and fund the creation of ‘Scale Your Local Catch,’ the first nationwide training and technical as