in the news: Area fishermen to sell shrimp, lobster locally

January 29, 2009 by Sara Zoe.

Foster’s picked up the story about fishermen selling shrimp at the next Winter Farmers’ Markets:

Written by Robert M. Cook

DOVER — Bob Campbell has high hopes for the few New Hampshire commercial fishermen who still ply coastal waters for Gulf of Maine shrimp and lobster.

Campbell, the manager of the Yankee Fishermen’s Cooperative in Seabrook, said the fishermen are working with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension to develop new markets closer to home for their locally caught products.

“We’re basically trying to reach out to new customers,” Campbell said.

Beginning in February, commercial fishermen will sell Gulf of Maine shrimp at Winter Farmers’ Markets sponsored by Seacoast Eat Local that will encourage Seacoast residents to buy locally-caught seafood, Campbell said.

The first market will be held at the Exeter Congregational Church in Exeter on Feb. 7, followed by a second fish market at Stratham Town Hall on March 7, he said. Both markets will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Campbell said people will definitely be able to pay less than the average $2.99 to $3.99 per pound they pay for fresh Gulf of Maine shrimp at area supermarkets and retail stores. They could also score some good deals on fresh caught lobster, he said.

Campbell, a former ground fisherman from Kennebunk, Maine, said this new marketing strategy may help the state’s remaining ground fishermen and lobstermen stay in business.

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