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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
Industry Perspective

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

This document was generated by DMR Bureau of Public Health staff and reflects things to be aware of when considering an aquaculture lease application from a shellfish sanitation perspective.

Maine Department of Marine Resources Bureau of Public Health
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
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Maine Sea Grant

Supporting marine science for Maine people focusing on Maine’s coastal communities, scientific research, and tomorrow's marine workforce.
2020
Maine Sea Grant, University of Maine
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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
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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
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Mussel Sector: Maine in 2020

Overview of how Pemaquid Mussel Farms reached their development goal of a 5 fold increase in production within 10 years to $15 million annually using new technology and business planning.
2020
Carter Newell, Pemaquid Mussel Farms
Visit Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

This report is based on the research priorities survey conducted in June 2019 of Maine’s aquaculture community and is compared with surveys from 2012 and 2016 to look at trends. There have been some changes in the prioritization of needs since 2016, but many of the same research, development, and education (R&D&E) needs persist and remain unaddressed. As expected, there are different R&D&E priorities for different aquaculture sectors.
2020
Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
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Kennebec River Biosciences

A global fish and shellfish health lab, we offer you top-quality diagnostics, import/export inspections, and veterinary solutions from consultation to custom vaccines.
2020
Kennebec River Biosciences
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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
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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
Visit Farm Loans Overview

Farm Loans Overview

Overview of the different types of farm loans you can get from the USDA such as FSA farm loan, farm ownership loan, farm operating loan, conservation loans and more.
2017
USDA Farm Service Agency
Visit Shellfish Biosecurity: Risks, Management & Best Practices Bivalve Shellfish Physiology, Pathogens, Diseases

Shellfish Biosecurity: Risks, Management & Best Practices Bivalve Shellfish Physiology, Pathogens, Diseases

Presentation on oyster pathogens and diseases such as MSX, SSO, dermo, and Vibrio, testing protocols, long-term management, oyster predators & pests, the difference bewteen infection and disease, disese prevention, biosecurity, risk evaluation, pathogen surveillance, and zonation.
2016
Kennebec River Biosciences
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Site Selection

Detailed look into why site selection is so important including, biological requirements, physical characteristics, as well as social & regulatory factors.
2016
Aquaculture in Shared Waters
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Getting to Know Your Water

Provides a summary of direct and indirect environmental factors that may affect your site selection for your marine aquaculture business.
2016
Aquaculture in Shared Waters
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Growing Your Aquaculture Business: Expanding or Diversifying

Dr. Carole Engle, a specialist in aquaculture economics, discusses growing your aquaculture businesses: whether should you expand or diversify and what conditions should you consider doing so. This will help you determine if is it the right time to expand your business, increase production, or move into new markets.
2015
Engle-Stone Aquatic$ LLC, National Aquaculture Association
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The Business of Aquaculture

Reviews the keys to running a successful business; the four P's of marketing, wholesale distributors, risks, and sales.
2015
Aquaculture in Shared Waters
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Mud Blister Worms and Oyster Aquaculture

Report on the mud blister polychaete worm, Polydora websteri, including a description, life history, settlement, burrowing, treatments, and biosecurity.
2015
Maine Sea Grant, University of Maine
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Cash-Flow Based Planning for Aquaculture Businesses

Dr. Carole Engle, a specialist in aquaculture economics, discusses cash-flow for aquaculture businesses, how to maintain a positive cash-flow position, and common pitfalls in developing a cash-flow budgeting.
2014
Engle-Stone Aquatic$ LLC, National Aquaculture Association
Visit Guide to Federal Aquaculture Programs and Services

Guide to Federal Aquaculture Programs and Services

Developed to describe all Federal programs and activities that directly or indirectly encourage, support, or assist U.S. aquaculture.
2014
Interagency Working Group on Aquaculture

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

MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

Choose a Business Structure

Maine Sea Grant

How to Form an LLC in Maine

Aquaculture Farm Financial Management During the Pandemic

Jones Act

Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Mussel Sector: Maine in 2020

Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

Kennebec River Biosciences

Write a Business Plan

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for 2019 and Subsequent Years

Farm Loan Information Chart

Farm Loans Overview

Shellfish Biosecurity: Risks, Management & Best Practices Bivalve Shellfish Physiology, Pathogens, Diseases

Site Selection

Getting to Know Your Water

Growing Your Aquaculture Business: Expanding or Diversifying

The Business of Aquaculture

Mud Blister Worms and Oyster Aquaculture

Cash-Flow Based Planning for Aquaculture Businesses

Guide to Federal Aquaculture Programs and Services

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

MAA Financial Benchmarking Report

Things to Be Aware of From a Shellfish Sanitation Perspective

Choose a Business Structure

Maine Sea Grant

How to Form an LLC in Maine

Aquaculture Farm Financial Management During the Pandemic

Jones Act

Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Mussel Sector: Maine in 2020

Research, Development and Education Priorities for the Aquaculture Sector in Maine

Kennebec River Biosciences

Write a Business Plan

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program for 2019 and Subsequent Years

Farm Loan Information Chart

Farm Loans Overview

Shellfish Biosecurity: Risks, Management & Best Practices Bivalve Shellfish Physiology, Pathogens, Diseases

Site Selection

Getting to Know Your Water

Growing Your Aquaculture Business: Expanding or Diversifying

The Business of Aquaculture

Mud Blister Worms and Oyster Aquaculture

Cash-Flow Based Planning for Aquaculture Businesses

Guide to Federal Aquaculture Programs and Services