Why isn’t catfish farmed in Canada?
Farm-raising catfish in Canada is not feasible for two main reasons—weather and infrastructure. U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish are grown in the southern U.S. because the consistent warm weather allows harvesting of catfish throughout the year. Also, catfish grow more quickly during the warmer months because this is when they prefer to feed. This provides Canadians with a constant supply at consistent prices. Because the industry has created hundreds of farms over the past 30 years with feed mills and processing plants located nearby, the scope of these farming operations creates cost-savings that are passed on to consumers.
