Soy Aquaculture Alliance Enabling Aquaculture to Catch On

Soy Aquaculture Alliance (SAA) Soy Aquaculture Alliance is a Membership Organization Created by U.S. Soybean Growers to Focus on Soy in Aquaculture Research and to Increase the Utilization of U.S. Soy in Aquaculture. SAA Works on Outreach, Education, and Advocacy to Support the U.S. Aquaculture Industry. Vision of SAA As the recognized leader of soy-based aquaculture research, we are the hub of information and collaboration for soy and aquaculture partners committed to: Cultivating the next generation of high-value soy solutions Growing a more successful US aquaculture industry Making US soybeans the most sustainable, widely trusted and utilized aquafeed ingredient SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Special Thanks to the Soy Aquaculture Alliance Members Who Drive the Work of SAA Thank you for your Partnership to Impact the Use of US Soy in Aquaculture! SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Aquaculture in the United States Freshwater Production – 344,882 Metric Tons Marine Production – 119,059 Metric Tons Salmon 104,709 Shrimp 14,350 Total 463,941 Metric Tons SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Aquaculture in the United States Over 90% of seafood eaten in the U.S. is imported Seafood imports are over $12 billion dollars per year We farm a little under 2.5% of our consumption of seafood in the U.S. Growth opportunity for our U.S. Soy SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Aquaculture Strengths in the United States Feed Ingredient Production Aquaculture Research Expertise Food Safety and Environmental Standards Technical Innovation World’s Largest Exclusive Economic Zone SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Future Growth Outlook Aquaculture remains the fastest growing feed production sector We now exceed beef consumption with fish consumption Aquaculture opportunities exist for the US and the need is there 92% Imported --- $12 Billion Dollars We need to unlock the opportunity SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Status of the Regulation in the U.S. Federal States and Local Permitting Remains a Significant Constraint Challenging but some Positive Progress in Offshore SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients High Quality Nutrition SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients Economical Protein and Lipid Resources SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients Consistent and Renewable SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

The Importance of Soy Based Feed Ingredients Sustainable SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Soy Aquaculture Alliance Research SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Education and Outreach SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Coalition for US Seafood Producers (CUSP) Goal of CUSP is to promote collaboration among members of the core industries it serves, and connect the supply and demand sides of the seafood industry to enhance and benefit their businesses. CUSP is a core group of seafood industry stakeholders with a common interest to grow domestic aquaculture. Including aquaculture and feed producers, retail and restaurant customers, researchers, technology and feed suppliers. Focus Area: Congressional Aquaculture Caucus First Co-Chair for the Caucus is Now On-Board SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

Updated USDA HHS Dietary Guidelines for Seafood Consumption in the United States Lean protein Eat Seafood twice a week as recommended by USDA Dietary Guidelines Heart health Brain health It Tastes Great and There Are so Many Soy-Fed Choices SAA Soy Aquaculture Alliance

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