Bill aims to attract young fishermen
Story Date: 6/13/2017

 

Source: MORNING AG CLIPS, 6/12/17

Four U.S. Senators including Edward Markey of Massachusetts have filed legislation to help young people facing challenges as they try to enter the fishing industry.The bill, called the Young Fishermen’s Development Act, would provide up to $2 million over six years for education and training programs and apprenticeships for beginning fishermen. Markey, a Democrat, says the goal is to make sure the industry continues to attract future generations of workers.

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