November 22, 2024
Advocacy can anchor seafood in U.S. food systems
In a panel moderated by Noah Oppenheim called Commercial Fisheries and Seafood at the USDA, a panel discussed the possibilities, opportunities, and a call to action. Photo by Doug Stewart
In a time when the commercial fishing community faces challenges on many fronts, ensuring seafood becomes an integral part of national food systems requires more than hard work on the water.
As political opportunities evolve, the seafood sector must strengthen its advocacy efforts to gain the support it needs from the halls of Washington, D.C., to local communities. Noah Oppenheim, principal at Homarus Strategies and coordinator of the Fishing Communities Coalition, kicked off a recent panel…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.
