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Is there any initial funding for contestants?

by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026

No. The challenge does not provide upfront funding. Participants are responsible for their own costs and any costs of their team members. However, there is no entry fee to participate.

Who is eligible to participate in the F3 Fish Farm Challenge, and how can teams be formed?

by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026

The F3 Fish Farm Challenge is open to aquaculture producers raising carnivorous finfish on feeds that contain no marine animal ingredients. Fish farm(s) must serve as the team lead and register.  But fish farms can form teams that may include feed companies,...

Do farms need to switch their entire operation to F3-compliant feed?

by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026

No. Farms are not required to convert their entire operation to F3-compliant feed. Participants may apply F3 feed to a portion of their production, such as a single cage, pond, or net pen.

Do farms need to feed their fish F3-compliant feed for the entire growth cycle of the fish?

by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026

No. Fish may be fed conventional diets until they reach 25 grams. Once that threshold is reached, a fully marine animal-free diet must be used through harvest to qualify for the challenge.

Is the challenge open to ingredient suppliers, and can F3 help connect them with farms/feed manufacturers?

by Ford Brodeur | Feb 11, 2026

Yes. Even though fish farms are the challenge leads, ingredient suppliers are welcome to participate by working with feed manufacturers and fish farms.   F3 can help connect ingredient suppliers with potential partners. If requested, the F3 Team can also include...
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