"You an' me going fishin' in the dark."
The Nitty Gritty Band popularized this song and it became a theme song for many fishing enthusiasts throughout the years. But take a second to think about fishing a little deeper. People consume tons and tons of fish each year, and it is a popular dish in many countries.
Where do the supplies for these gourmet dishes come from? That's right. Fishing is a part of the agricultural industry. Many people in the Midwest don't think of it as so because Kansas is situated as far from the coasts as possible. Commercial fishing isn't an industry in Kansas. Catfish is popular, but it doesn't play a large role in the ag industry like wheat, cattle and other products do.
On the coasts, however, fishing is one of the largest industries. Not only does it provide the fish for eating, but it creates jobs, as well. Then, you think about the fish by-products like fish oil or eggs, which also bring in revenue.
Think back to the post about aquaponics. The fish used in that process can also be sold commercially or even kept for people's own use.
Because fishing is primarily a coastal industry, this drives prices of fish here in Kansas up?
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, well done on tying your posts together.