Few things in the world of seafood ignite as much passionate debate as salmon farming in B.C.

Advocates for and against have been engaged in a constant war of words -- and a never-ending battle for the hearts and minds of the salmon-buyng public -- far longer than the six-plus years I've covered this industry.

With no end to the feuding in sight, now comes word the Canadian government is on the verge of allowing B.C. salmon growers that can meet its criteria the designation of labeling their product as organic.

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