WHO WE ARE
USTFA is the oldest commercial aquaculture trade organization
in the United States. It was organized in 1954 by a group of trout farmers interested in
creating a strong, unified voice for the national trout industry. It has grown steadily
ever since and now has members in nearly every state and many foreign countries. In 1956
the association began publishing the first magazine in commercial aquaculture, US Trout
News & American Fishes.
Trout Talk is currently the official
newsletter of the U.S. Trout Farmers Association, published quarterly. Salmonid is no longer
published. It replaced its forerunners, U.S. Trout News and American Fishes and U.S.
Trout News in 1977.
Membership in the Association includes
individuals and companies engaged in producing, raising, processing and marketing trout
for eggs, broodstock, recreation and food. Suppliers of products and services important to
the commercial trout industry are also an important segment of the membership. Every
association member receives a subscription to Trout Talk, a quarterly
newsletter, a free listing within the Product &
Services Directory, reduced rates at annual meetings and on promotional
materials. Patron and Active members receive a member in good standing
sign for posting at their business site and membership in the National
Aquaculture Association, which includes a email alerts and updates.
OUR OBJECTIVES
to protect and ensure the best interests of trout farmers in the United States on
legislative and marketing fronts
to promote all aspects of the trout industry in the United States
to cooperate with others on matters affecting the business and common interests of the
members
to serve as a medium for exchange of ideas and for dissemination of information
pertinent to fish farming to members and to the public
to establish the image of a fairlypriced, quality product in the market place.
to foster cordial relations among the membership
OPERATIONS
The
United States Trout Farmers Association is governed by a tenmember Board of Directors. A President, President
Elect, two regional VicePresidents, a Secretary and Treasurer are elected from the board
each year to serve as the Association's officers.
In
addition, qualified individuals from the membership are appointed by the President to
assist, advise and augment the efforts of the Board of Directors. Standing committees are
appointed by the President with approval of the Board. Examples of current ongoing
committees include: Research and Legislative Affairs.
111 WEST WASHINGTON ST., SUITE ONE
CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-1529 USA
TELEPHONE (304) 728·2189 FAX (304) 728-2196
USTFA@FRONTIERNET.NET
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