Question: Nutritionally, how does fish compare with meat?
Answer: Fish is an excellent source of protein that is low in fat. A 3-ounce cooked serving of fish provides about 20 grams of protein, or about one-third of the average daily recommended protein intake. The protein in fish is of high quality, containing an abundance of essential amino acids and it is very digestible for people of all ages.

Question: Is fish from farms safe to eat?
Answer: Mercury has been non detectable within our fish farms. They are raised in a clean environment and provided with the best nutrition.

Question: Are farmed fish regulated?
Answer: All fish farms in Pennsylvania are required to be licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA). Controlled cultivation is necessary in maintaining consistency. The trout are fed through regulated feed mills which are also regulated by the state.

Pennsylvania ranks first in the nation for the value of trout distributed for conservation and recreational purposes. Pennsylvania accounts for 16.4 percent of the value of the nation’s distributed trout. Pennsylvania has approximately 83,000 miles of streams and rivers and hundreds of lakes. In Pennsylvania there are currently more than 160 species of fish.

Question: Do fish contain a healthy source of fat?
Answer: Fish contain a healthy compound known as Omega-3 fatty acid. Understanding the different types of fatty acids and how they affect your health is important when debating between foods. Omeg-3 fatty acids are a type of polyunsaturated fat that play an vital role in the normal function of the heart, brain, eyes, nervous system, kidney and liver.

Question: Should pregnant women avoid eating fish due to high mercury levels?
Answer: No! It is very important that pregnant women consume fish. It is important for the development of their baby that women obtain certain essential nutrients found almost exclusively in fish.Only a small percentage of fish contain high levels of mercury. The benefits of fish far outweigh the risks. Fish can be a nutritious part of anyone’s diet.

Whether you catch them on a hook or buy them directly from the farm, Pennsylvania farm raised trout are a healthy addition to a well balanced diet.

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