Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Assoc

09/26/2026

What a fantastic feature story on one of our members - East Coast Innovation! This Atlantic Canadian innovation is bringing fish behaviour, engineering and art together to rethink how farmed fish are handled around the world. 🇨🇦

How New Brunswick engineer Joel Halse and artist Geoff Slater used engineering, art and fish behaviour to create a more humane approach to modern aquaculture.

09/24/2026

The AGENDA IS OUT for ACFFA's Fall Forum 2026! Join us to hear the latest aquaculture research, science and technology updates! See the full schedule and REGISTER NOW! https://atlanticfishfarmers.com/our-activities/events-and-awards/

09/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in our salmon farm tour today as past of Atlantic Open Farm Day! Our tour was full as usual! It was a bit rocky and chilly at times but the folks at Cruisin with the Whales took great care of us as they usually do! Thank you to Cooke Inc for inviting us to see your farm!

09/18/2026

You are not going to want to miss this session at ACFFA's Fall Forum Oct. 21-22 in St. Andrew's NB! Deadline to get the special hotel rate is MONDAY, SEPT 21! Find hotel and registration details here: https://atlanticfishfarmers.com/our-activities/events-and-awards/

09/17/2026

Canada is importing more farmed salmon than ever - even though we can raise more right here in Atlantic Canada. Every salmon raised here means more jobs, more local food, and greater control over Canada's food supply. Let's farm more here in Atlantic Canada! Read more: https://atlanticfishfarmers.com/category/news-releases/

09/16/2026

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture says aquaculture must be treated as part of Canada’s broader food economy, warning that regulatory uncertainty is pushing hundreds of millions of dollars in investment to other countries.

09/16/2026

Great to connect with Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson at Cold Harvest & Aquaculture Canada 2026 in St. John’s!

We appreciate Minister Thompson taking the time to meet with our industry and her continued support for a strong, sustainable aquaculture sector in Atlantic Canada - one that supports good jobs, coastal communities and Canadian food production.

Pictured with Minister Thompson are ACFFA Executive Director Tom Taylor and Board Chair David Seeley.

09/14/2026

Every salmon raised here means more jobs, more local food, and greater control over Canada's food supply. Let's grow more salmon here in Atlantic Canada! Our Farms. Our Fish. Our Food.

09/10/2026

NEW REPORT finds responsible growth in finfish farming could boost Atlantic Canada’s GDP by 1% by 2035 - creating jobs, attracting investment and producing more Canadian food.

Read Farming our Future: A Roadmap for Responsible Growth in Atlantic Canada’s Finfish Sector: https://atlanticfishfarmers.com/salmon-farming-could-grow-atlantic-canadas-gdp-by-1-by-2035/