Different regions are taking different approaches to the direct marketing of local seafood. This American Fisheries Society symposium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania focused on innovations taking place across the US.
This report provides information about the Walking Fish CSF during its pilot season in 2009. It offers an overview of the planning process, information about the design and structure of the CSF, results from the first season, and a set of lessons learned.
Building on the experience of many communities supporting fisheries, NAMA has several resources and tools available for fishermen to think through what a CSF is, how it can work in particular communities, and best practices.
This resource guide provides information about direct marketing of seafood, including information about HACCP, e-commerce, and processing.
The Local Catch Network is a community-of-practice made up of fisherman, organizers, researchers, and consumers from across North America that are committed to providing local, healthful, low-impact, and economically sustainable seafood via local and direct marketing arrangements.
