Visit Aquaculture Jobs Training Program: Entry Level Oyster Farm Worker Aquaculture Jobs Training Program: Entry Level Oyster Farm Worker Free online entry-level oyster farm worker Certificate course. Do all 16 modules to pursue farmhand certification, or simply watch and browse to get a better sense of the industry. Instructors include East Coast Shellfish Growers Association's Dr. Bob Rheault, and amazing farmers Matt Behan, John and Cindy West, and David Roebuck. 2022 East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, Sea Grant, NOAA
Industry Perspective Legal Considerations for Aquaculturists Whether you are just starting out with a few LPAs or have been operating for decades, running a successful aquaculture business involves navigating a host of legal issues. Patrick W. Lyons, Esq. 2022
Looking for Business Operations Help? This is a list of businesses that can help in your business operations including accountants, legal advice (lawyers), insurance, lease bond, business planning, financing, and branding/marketing. Lists were compiled by surveying Maine aquaculturists. 2022 The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit The Essential Start Guide: Seed The Essential Start Guide: Seed You need to plan ahead to make sure seed stock is available for the growing season. Without a lead on seed, you could end up missing the entire growing season of your first year. 2022 The Maine Aquaculturist
Visit Discover Careers in Aquaculture Discover Careers in Aquaculture Washington County Community College and Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center have joined forces with partners, to bring you Workforce Training in Aquaculture. Students will have the opportunity to start careers in the aquaculture sector statewide, as well as transfer into four-year programs. 2022 Washington County Community College, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
Industry Perspective Branding 101 A short and helpful look at Branding for companies. Kelly Tinkler, Owner 2022
Visit East Coast Shellfish Hatchery and Nursery Directory East Coast Shellfish Hatchery and Nursery Directory This directory is intended to identify shellfish hatcheries and nurseries from along the east coast of the United States in order to serve as a tool for providing a stronger link between shellfish seed suppliers and shellfish farmers. The directory includes contact information for each business, as well as some additional information indicating the type of operation (i.e., hatchery, nursery, or research) and what products they expect to have available. 2022 Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Visit Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones Maine DMR - LPA License Health Zones All wild shellfish stock or seed used for cultivation or grow-out must originate from within the same Limited Purpose Aquaculture (LPA) license Health Zone as the LPA license site. A permit is required from DMR if the stock or seed originates from outside the Health Zone. 2022 Maine DMR Division of Aquaculture
Visit UMaine Professional Micro-Credential Pathway in Sustainable Aquaculture UMaine Professional Micro-Credential Pathway in Sustainable Aquaculture University of Maine System (UMS) micro-credential offers professional development opportunities that result in a verified micro-credential for those who want to update their aquaculture skillset. Coordinated by the Aquaculture Research Institute, this pathway will use the University of Maine System’s extensive aquaculture resources and educational expertise to create hands-on learning experiences. 2022 Aquaculture Research Institute
Visit Maine Aquaculture Roadmap 2022–2032 Maine Aquaculture Roadmap 2022–2032 Offers a collaborative outlook and proposes goals to guide the aquaculture sector in Maine over the next ten years. Four goals were identified: 1. Develop a streamlined licensing and permitting process that balances the rights of an applicant and the public. 2. Increase integration and understanding of aquaculture in Maine’s coastal communities 3. Expand and promote the Maine seafood brand. 4. Make Maine a leader in triple bottom line sustainable aquaculture: social, economic, environmental. 2022 Maine Sea Grant, Maine Aquaculture Association
Visit CEI Ventures CEI Ventures CEI Ventures manages socially responsible venture capital funds. Our investments help to create quality employment opportunities, especially for those with low to moderate incomes; promote progressive management practices; support socially beneficial products and services; enrich distressed communities; and foster environmental sustainability. 2022 Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit Maine Technology Institute Funding Maine Technology Institute Funding MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to businesses, organizations, and individuals to support Maine’s innovation economy. MTI defines innovators as individuals or groups who introduce ideas that create something new or improve an existing product, service, or process. 2022 Maine Technology Institute
Visit Maine Sea Grant Funding Opportunities Maine Sea Grant Funding Opportunities Lists Maine Sea Grant Funding Opportunities, Regional Research and Funding Opportunities, Sea Grant Supported Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities, and Other NOAA Scholarship Opportunities. 2022 Maine Sea Grant
Visit BlueTrace BlueTrace Oyster Tracker, the developer of a software platform that helps oyster farmers manage their farms, has changed its name to BlueTrace and is expanding to mussels, clams, scallops, and geoducks. 2022 BlueTrace
Visit Maine Technology Institute Maine Technology Institute MTI offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to support Maine’s innovation economy. 2022 Maine Technology Institute
Visit Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one insurance policy and is available in all counties nationwide. This insurance plan is tailored for any farm with up to $8.5 million in insured revenue, including farms with specialty or organic commodities (both crops and livestock), or those marketing to local, regional, farm-identity preserved, specialty, or direct markets. 2022 USDA Farm Service Agency
Visit Maine Aquaculture Association Maine Aquaculture Association A non-profit trade association that represents the Maine aquaculture industry at the state, federal, and international levels. 2022 Maine Aquaculture Association
Visit Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program Top Gun- Business Accelerator Program The Top Gun training program is designed specifically for the entrepreneur with a desire to grow his/her business and achieve long-term success through the use of the right tools, resources, and related mentorship. MCE has taken the time to develop strong business partnerships and to acquire loyal sponsorships which allow us to provide Maine entrepreneurs with the programing, mentorship, training, and knowledge they need to grow and succeed. 2022 Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Visit Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center Established in 1988 by the Maine Legislature with a mission to assist in developing economically and environmentally sustainable aquaculture opportunities in Maine. 2022 Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center
Visit Maine DECD Business Development Maine DECD Business Development An overall business resource on starting a business, business licensing, corporate resources, business taxes, and employer resources. 2022 Maine Department of Economic & Community Development
Visit East Coast Shellfish Growers Association East Coast Shellfish Growers Association Represents over 1500 shellfish farmers from Maine to Florida and has many resources for growers including rookie mistakes, marketing, and public health concerns. 2022 East Coast Shellfish Growers Association
Visit CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries CEI-Sustainable Aquaculture & Fisheries Provides advising and financing to fisheries and aquaculture businesses to improve their long-term viability, create and maintain quality jobs, safeguard marine-related infrastructure and environments, and help preserve the cultural integrity of Maine’s working waterfront. 2022 Coastal Enterprises, Inc.
Visit SBA Business Guide SBA Business Guide Step by step guide to help plan, launch, manage, and grow small businesses including, writing a business plan, calculating start-up costs, get funding, managing your finances, and more. 2022 U.S. Small Business Administration
Visit Maine Small Business Development Centers Maine Small Business Development Centers A leader in the small business economic and development arenas that assists new businesses as well as existing businesses manage, run and grow. 2022 Maine Small Business Development Centers