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Mar 20

NC Catch Summit 2023

Hear the real-life stories of commercial fishing families and learn how you can help preserve North Carolina’s vital seafood industry.

By NC Catch

When and where

Date and time

Monday, March 20 · 8:30am - 4:30pm EDT

Location

Basnight's Lone Cedar Cafe 7623 South Virginia Dare Trail Nags Head, NC 27959

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No Refunds

About this event

You must register to attend this event.

This event is free, but lunch is not included. You may add-on lunch when you register.

Whether you’re someone who fishes for a living or enjoys cooking and eating fresh seafood, and seeking out the best seafood restaurants, this day of storytelling, education and deliciousness will inspire and teach you how to stand up for local seafood. Your voice matters!

Fresh seafood is a cornerstone of North Carolina’s economy and culture. Our commercial fishing communities not only embody the rich history that has made the state a beloved destination but provide safe, healthy and sustainable seafood consumers need and deserve to live their best lives. Hear the real-life stories of commercial fishing families and learn how you can help preserve North Carolina’s vital seafood industry.

This event is free, but lunch is not included. You may add-on lunch to be served at the event.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome messages

9:30-9:35: NC Catch chair Barbara Garrity Blake. 9:40-9:55: NC Sea Grant presents “Where Seafood is Going”

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

On the Horizon: Trends & Opportunities in North Carolina’s Seafood Industry

North Carolina’s coast is changing as more people move to the state. But one thing is constant: People here want local seafood, whether they are catching it, buying it or enjoying historic commercial...

10:50 AM - 11:00 AM

Fish Tales

Real-life stories from people who work the water.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Myth Busters: Improving data and counteracting misinformation

Misinformation about commercial fishing in North Carolina keeps growing, and confusion persists over whether seafood is sustainably harvested. Email marketing and social media are key factors in the ...

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch & Learn & Network with Farm Aid and Fisheries Managers

12:15-12:30 p.m.: David Senter shares insight into how he inspired Farm Aid and organized farmers in America to get their concerns heard by lawmakers and understood by consumers, building unrelenting...

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Next Generation at the Helm: Young voices shaping seafood's future

Young people working in seafood talk about why they carry on North Carolina’s seafood industry tradition and how they are reaching consumers in new ways.

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Fish Tales Open Mic & Closing Remarks

Audience members are invited to share real-life stories about working in seafood.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Optional field trip to O’Neal’s Fish House

See the behind the scene workings of a real family fish house passed down through the generations. Drive yourself to this rare opportunity.

About the organizer

Organized by

NC Catch

Established in 2011, NC Catch, in partnership with the state's local Catch groups, strengthens the North Carolina seafood economy through promotion and education.

We work to educate consumers on the importance of buying Local Seafood and how to:

support a robust seafood economy and culture
promote commercial fishing as a sustainable profession rooted in North Carolina's heritage and deeply linked to the future
support seafood industry economic opportunities and job growth
identify, prepare and store seafood

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