Record #:

3278

Author(s):

Speizer, Irwin

Abstract:

Ocean overfishing has produced a demand for farmed seafood, and in the mountains sixty-five farmers are raising trout. Though farms are small and most make enough just to get by, the state ranks second nationally in trout production.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 17 Issue 5, May 1997, p52-56,58-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish-culture; Trout industry--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

24521

Author(s):

Jackson, Wister

Abstract:

This article discusses the operational logistics of running a trout farm in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Overall, there are about a dozen commercial trout farms in North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 45 Issue 3, August 1977, p14-15, 35-36, il

Subject(s):

Trout industry--North Carolina, Western; Transylvania County--Description and Travel; Transylvania County--Industry; Trout fisheries; Trout fisheries--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

42811

Author(s):

Chester-Davis, Leah

Abstract:

Started originally in 1948 by Dick Jennings, Jr. as Cashiers Valley Trout Farm, Sunburst Trout Farms started as the first commercial trout farm in the southeast. A three person crew harvests fish four days a week. Fish are caught and sent to Sunburst's processing facility in Waynesville. The company has 23 employees and ships nationwide.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 53 Issue 2, February 2021, p12-14

Subject(s):

Trout industry--North Carolina, Western; Trout industry--Haywood County; Trout fisheries; Trout fisheries--North Carolina, Western