Paid Oyster Farm Training Experience in CT - May thru Oct -OR- June thru Aug
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Applications open until April 18!
Sixpenny Oysters LLC is a small oyster farm located in the mouth of the Mystic River. The farm utilizes floating bags during the grow-out and nursery phase and bottom cages for depuration and over winterizing. The farm began as a hobby/experiment utilizing budget friendly homemade devices and used gear. As the business continues to grow and evolve, gear has been upgraded, husbandry has improved and oysters and the business are on a positive trend. The team at Sixpenny Oysters have a wide range of aquaculture experience, yet all agree that the years of working as industry farm hands is the fundamental reason we are able to operate our own oyster business. We hope to provide that type of hands-on experience for incomers to the industry.
Therefore, Sixpenny seeks 2 eager trainees (18 years or older) for the 2025 farming season to participate in our training program: SHUCKS with Sixpenny
The goal of the training experience is to provide a pathway from the classroom and/or exploratory phase of the oyster industry directly to farming. The chosen trainees will work alongside the Sixpenny Oyster crew to develop skills within the framework of a typical oyster farming season.
Through participation in the program, we anticipate trainees to develop a solid understanding of farming techniques, including: seed deployment, gear maintenance, boating operations, handling maturing oysters, depuration, harvesting and marketing. We also anticipate each trainee developing technical competence when handling and grading oysters, driving and maintaining the boat and shucking oysters at direct to consumer events; as well as increased environmental awareness and insight to regulatory compliance.
We ask that trainees approach the season with a positive attitude, willingness to work hard and a strong motivation to learn!
Download the attached PDF for instructions on how to apply.
