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Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs

The last thing you want to discover, after investing your time and money, is that you chose a site that doesn’t suit your species so here are some key factors to consider.

Chris Davis, Ph.D., Executive Director
2020
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MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

This first-of-its-kind Maine Aquaculture Industry Financial Benchmarking report presents results from the calculation of a series of benchmarks designed to serve as guidance for prospective Maine shellfish and seaweed producers for use in their business planning, as well as by lenders in the evaluation of loan applications.
2020
Maine Aquaculture Association
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Rookie Mistakes

Everyone makes rookie mistakes in the beginning. Here are some learned lessons from Love Point Oysters to help give you a head start.

Ben Hamilton and Cameron Barner
2020
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Choose a Business Structure

The business structure you choose influences everything from day-to-day operations, to taxes, to how much of your personal assets are at risk. You should choose a business structure that gives you the right balance of legal protections and benefits.
2020
U.S. Small Business Association
Visit Oyster Production Equipment Comparisons 2016–2018

Oyster Production Equipment Comparisons 2016–2018

The report provides information on commercially relevant aspects of oyster production gear associated with each equipment type employed including, BST™ Crosshatch, BST™ Longline, OysterGro, Rack and Bag, & Seapa™. They tracked oyster survival, growth by season, shell morphology, worm presence, and cost estimates.
2020
Maryland Sea Grant, University of Maryland
Visit Storm and Hurricane Preparedness for Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture

Storm and Hurricane Preparedness for Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture

Oyster aquaculture, like any agriculture operation, has inherent risks with perils beyond growers’ control. However, coastal waters present challenges for oyster farmers in the form of tropical storms and hurricanes.
2020
University of Florida/IFAS
Visit Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

DMR welcomes and encourages comment on aquaculture lease applications. This explains the process, scoping sessions, submitting a comment, speaking at a public hearing and more.
2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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Starting a Farm in a New Area

Starting a farm can be seem overwhelming especially in an area where it hasn't been done before. Here's how Bar Harbor Oyster Co. overcame their obstacles and created a successful business.

Joanna and Jesse Fogg, business owners
2020
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How to Form an LLC in Maine

Guidance on the five steps to form an LLC; chose a name, find a registered agent, file certificate of formation, create an operating agreement, and get an EIN.
2020
TRUiC
Industry Perspective

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Tips on getting through the lease hearing process from a veteran oyster farm owner.

Bill Mook, business owner
2020
Visit Potential Gear Coatings as a Mitigation Technique for Invertebrate Predators of Aquacultured Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)

Potential Gear Coatings as a Mitigation Technique for Invertebrate Predators of Aquacultured Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)

This project aimed to identify a gear coating that deters and mitigates predation by oyster drills (Urosalpinx cinerea) and starfish (Asterias rubens) on aquaculture eastern oysters. Identifying potential strategies to mitigate starfish and oyster drill snail predation on eastern oysters could increase oyster survival, which would increase yield and revenue.
2020
Northeast Regional Aquaculture Center
Visit Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

In depth review of sea scallop biology, spat collection, nursery, grow out, gear, husbandry, site selection economic considerations and biotoxins/public health.
2020
Coastal Enterprises, Inc
Visit Eastern Oyster Production in Maine: A Basic Overview

Eastern Oyster Production in Maine: A Basic Overview

An overview of oyster production techniques including nursery and husbandry, common gear used, and oyster biology.
2020
Maine Sea Grant
Visit Aquaculture Farm Financial Management During the Pandemic

Aquaculture Farm Financial Management During the Pandemic

Dr. Carole Engle, a specialist in aquaculture economics, gives an overview on how to survive during cash deficits using short-term cash management plans and determining how much debt is too much to take on by calculating the debt to asset ratio.
2020
Engle-Stone Aquatic$ LLC
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Jones Act

Established in 1920 and revised in 2006, the Jones Act is a federal statute for the United States that provides the laws and regulations for U.S. waters and ports.
2020
Maritime Injury Guide
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Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Frequently Asked Questions to help employees and employers gain a general understanding of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) and its extension acts.
2020
U.S. Department of Labor
Visit Conduct of Aquaculture Lease Hearings

Conduct of Aquaculture Lease Hearings

Fact sheet on aquaculture lease hearings which are an adjudicatory hearing. It also includes the criteria for issuing aquaculture leases.
2020
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
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Write a Business Plan

Writing a strong business plan is important for any company as it provides a roadmap to success. The most important reason for writing a solid business plan is that it demonstrates to investors, financial institutions, and other lenders that you have a cohesive vision for your company.
2020
Maine Technology Institute
Visit Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for 2019 and Subsequent Years

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for 2019 and Subsequent Years

Provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops to protect against natural disasters that result in lower yields or crop losses, or prevents crop planting.
2019
USDA Farm Service Agency
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Farm Loan Information Chart

Fact sheet outlining USDA loan programs, maximum loan amounts, rates, terms, and use of proceeds.
2019
USDA Farm Service Agency
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FAQs- Public Lease Hearing

Explains how to participate in a hearing, testimony, questions, public support or opposition, intervenor, and after the hearing.
2019
Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

The aim of this open access book is to review and analyze the goods and services of bivalve shellfish.
2019
Springer Link
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Shellfish Aquaculture is GOOD for the Environment!

This brochure explains the benefits of shellfish aquaculture for the environment including improving water quality, increasing species diversity, removing excess nitrogen, and not needing fertilizers, chemicals, or antibiotics.
2018
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, Rhode Island Sea Grant
Visit Does a Flip-Bag System Produce a Better Eastern Oyster?

Does a Flip-Bag System Produce a Better Eastern Oyster?

Reviews tide–flipped bags or baskets ability to produce a more attractive and commercially valuable Eastern oyster for the half–shell market. Found that flip-bag oysters grow slower but had a wider fan, deeper cup, heavier shell, yielded more meat, were less fouled, and required less labor to maintain.
2017
East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, Roger Williams University

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Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs

MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

Rookie Mistakes

Choose a Business Structure

Oyster Production Equipment Comparisons 2016–2018

Storm and Hurricane Preparedness for Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Starting a Farm in a New Area

How to Form an LLC in Maine

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Potential Gear Coatings as a Mitigation Technique for Invertebrate Predators of Aquacultured Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Eastern Oyster Production in Maine: A Basic Overview

Aquaculture Farm Financial Management During the Pandemic

Jones Act

Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Conduct of Aquaculture Lease Hearings

Write a Business Plan

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for 2019 and Subsequent Years

Farm Loan Information Chart

FAQs- Public Lease Hearing

Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

Shellfish Aquaculture is GOOD for the Environment!

Does a Flip-Bag System Produce a Better Eastern Oyster?

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Matching your Farm Site to your Crop’s Ecological and Environmental Needs

MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

Rookie Mistakes

Choose a Business Structure

Oyster Production Equipment Comparisons 2016–2018

Storm and Hurricane Preparedness for Off-Bottom Oyster Aquaculture

Public Participation in Aquaculture Leasing

Starting a Farm in a New Area

How to Form an LLC in Maine

Being a Good Aquaculture Lease Applicant

Potential Gear Coatings as a Mitigation Technique for Invertebrate Predators of Aquacultured Eastern Oysters (Crassostrea virginica)

Methods and Materials for Aquaculture Production of Sea Scallops (Placopecten magellanicus)

Eastern Oyster Production in Maine: A Basic Overview

Aquaculture Farm Financial Management During the Pandemic

Jones Act

Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Conduct of Aquaculture Lease Hearings

Write a Business Plan

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for 2019 and Subsequent Years

Farm Loan Information Chart

FAQs- Public Lease Hearing

Goods and Services of Marine Bivalves

Shellfish Aquaculture is GOOD for the Environment!

Does a Flip-Bag System Produce a Better Eastern Oyster?