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Aqua Feeds: Formulation & Beyond Volume 1, Issue 3, 2004
Title:	Organic Aquaculture Feeds
Section:	Feeds Development, pages 11-13
Author & Affiliation:	Dr. Steven R. Craig Associate Professor, Department of Large Animal CLinical Sciences, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Phase II, Duckpond Drive Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
E-mail:	scraig@vt.edu

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Organic agricultural production is increasing at exponential rates. Consumers are indicating that they will pay a higher price for organically grown food sources, as evidenced by the immense success of large chain organic food markets in the US. However, there are many misconceptions concerning organic production and what exactly comprises an organic food source. This article attempts to define the current standards evolving in terms of organic aquaculture feeds, indicate potential paths this new and emerging field might be taking and discuss the limited research that has been conducted to this point in time.

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