NATIONAL CATFISH MONTH
National Catfish Month is an annual designation observed in August to celebrate catfish as a delicious option at the table. Follow us as we provide a brief information about this 70 million year old fish.
#NationalCatfishMonth
Around the country, catfish finds its way onto menus and dinner tables providing tasty, tasty healthy meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner! This monthly food celebration is the perfect time to step outside the normal fish options and try catfish!
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Catfish is healthy a source of vitamins and minerals. In fact, like other fish, catfish is heart healthy because it contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. Catfish makes a great substitution for chicken or turkey because it is also low in calories and a lean protein.
Farm-raised catfish not only provide improved opportunities for employment, but the tender white meat is flavorful and abundant. These filets make for wonderful conversations while sharing time-honored recipes and around the dinner table enjoying the feast!
5 Cat-Fishy Facts
Catfish found in Africa have electric organs where they generate electricity. Shocking!
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Catfish are considered bottom dwellers, meaning they are found near the bottom of water. Deep!
A catfish can grow as big as 9 feet long.
There are over 3,000 known catfish species found in every aquatic environment around the world.
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Catfish can naturally camouflage their skin to adapt to their environment.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Go fishing for catfish or just purchase some to cook up and eat. Post on social media using #NationalCatfishMonth to encourage others to do the same.
HISTORY
National Catfish Month has been observed since 1988 in recognition of both the industry surrounding the fish, but it's also dedicated to the versatile and sustainable food that catfish has become.
