Fresh To Your Plate
The best fish for your family.
The U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Seal is not just a mark of quality, it’s a badge of honor – earned by the hard work and proud commitment of local farmers throughout the Southeast. They follow the strictest standards of quality control because they want to make sure your family is getting the best, healthiest fish available. Each harvest is taste-tested on the farm and again at the processing plant to guarantee you get that perfectly mild flavor with every filet, nugget or whole fish.
60-Minutes Fresh
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish are processed within an hour after harvest and quickly transported to local restaurants and grocery stores.
The Freshest Freshwater
U.S. Catfish ponds are filled with pure freshwater from alluvial wells. Levees and clay-rich soils ensure a protected environment.
#1 USDA-Certified Fish
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish processors are inspected and approved by the USDA – the first and only seafood product to meet these strict standards for food safety.
Naturally Eco-Friendly
U.S. Catfish farming practices not only ensure the healthiest fish, they ensure a healthy environment with minimal waste and no impact to local eco-systems.
U.S. Catfish feeds local economies.
The U.S. Catfish industry is a major economic driver throughout the Southeast. Local farms mean local jobs. Every time you buy U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish you are directly supporting farmers and families right down the road.
Learn more about what it takes to raise U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish.
100% American
Even the grains we feed our Catfish are locally-grown. When you buy U.S. Catfish, rest assured it is 100% farm-raised in the USA.
10,000 Jobs
It takes a lot of hard work to raise Catfish. The U.S. Catfish industry has created over 10,000 jobs throughout the Southeast.
$4B Economic Impact
The U.S. Catfish business is a major revenue source for communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.
Native to U.S.
Channel catfish are native to the Mississippi River Basin (and delicious). This catfish has been a staple of Southern cuisine for generations.
Make sure it’s U.S. Catfish.
Always look for the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Seal to make sure you’re getting the premium fish you expect. Unregulated imports are an issue with all seafood – and only a small percentage is inspected as it enters the U.S., which makes it all too easy to mistakenly wind up on menus and grocery shelves. But when you see that U.S. Farm-Raised Seal, you know you’re getting the highest quality fish on any menu or grocery shelf.
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