Oyster Farming: Is it for you?

“Oyster farming, is it for you”. This presentation will provide an overview of some of the tools and resources available for those interested in starting and operating a commercial oyster farm. Though the focus is on oysters and small farm operators, many of the concepts and resources apply to other farmed aquatic species as well other types of businesses. The goal is to provide those interested with the tools and training for the best opportunity for commercial success.

Russell “Rusty” Grice is an Aquaculture Business Specialist for the Alabama Cooperative Extension Systems working primarily with those interested in or already operating a commercial oyster farm. Rusty provides tools and resources through workshops and training with a focus on business planning, business resilience and food safety.

Program sponsored by the World Aquaculture Society, the United States Aquaculture Society, The National Aquaculture Association, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN VIDEO
Oyster Farming Resilience Index:
https://masgc.org/assets/publications...

Fish Biz Plan:
https://fishbizplan.org/

Alabama Oyster Aquaculture Website:
https://alaquaculture.com/

Farm Size & Gear Cost Estimator:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/coas...

Budget Modeling For Oyster Farm:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/coas...

Gulf Of Mexico Shellfish Seed Suppliers:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/coas...

How To Estimate Oyster Seed In An Order:
https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/coas...

Storm Prep:
https://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/hurric...

Online Oyster Farming Course:
https://shellfish.ifas.ufl.edu/online...

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