United States Trout Farmers Association - The oldest commercial aquaculture trade organization in the United States.

Our Members Are Committed to Farming The Best Trout In the World

Dr. Carole Engle and Dr. Jonathan van Senten are conducting a national trout survey to measure the costs of production of the regulatory burden on our industry. This study is supported by the U.S. Trout Farmers Association, the Western Regional Aquaculture Center, and USDA-APHIS.

Our Members Are Committed to Farming The Best Trout In the World

Our USTFA policies for our members provide a comprehensive set of standards for producing a high quality product with a minimal impact on the environment. Read more about our environmental stewardship and quality assurance policies here.

US Trout Farmers Association

Members of the USTFA include 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.

Trout - A Healthy Choice!

Trout is naturally low in sodium and calories. It also has high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been proven to lower blood triglycerides and cholesterol levels, reduce risk of death from coronary and cardiovascular disease, reduce blood pressure and relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.

The USTFA is the oldest commercial aquaculture trade organization in the United States!

The USTFA 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 some foreign countries. In 1956 the association began publishing the first magazine in commercial aquaculture, US Trout News & American Fishes.

The materials on this website are informational for those interested in knowing more about aquaculture and trout production. The USTFA does not take responsibility for any information contained in these materials and makes no claims about their accuracy or reliability.

About The USTFA

Planning for the USTFA 2018 Fall Conference is underway, and we would like to invite you to participate in our trade show. This year the conference will be held at the USFWS National Conservation Training Center in Sheperdstown, WV. Order Tickets Online Or Order Tickets by Mail USTFA 2018 Fall…

2017 Regulatory Study Survey

Requesting Help to Provide Information on What it Costs Your Farm to Comply with All the Regulations that You Must Contend With The regulatory burden has increased costs of production for many farms. Measuring those costs due to regulations will help us to address these regulatory issues. Dr. Carole Engle…

2016 USTFA Conference a Success!!!

The US Trout Farmers Association enjoyed a great success at its Fall Annual Meeting at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The consensus opinion is that President Charlie Conklin arranged a well-received program of policy makers and hands-on practical information for trout farmers in attendance. Numerous members cited that…

AVA Man Awarded Honor by US Trout Farmers

Marvin Emerson, President and CEO of Crystal Lake Fisheries in Ava was awarded the prestigious Clark and Mimi White Distinguished Service Award. This award is the highest award given by the US Trout Farmers Association. Its award is to designate individuals who have worked unselfishly over the years to…

Our Members Are Committed to Farming The Best Trout In the World

US Trout Farmers Association

Trout - A Healthy Choice!

The USTFA is the oldest commercial aquaculture trade organization in the United States!

About The USTFA

Trout - A Healthy Choice

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