THE FARM

Yennicott Oysters was founder in 2013 by a 10th generation Long Island family with a kinship to the sea. Keeping the traditional alive we sustainably farm in Shelter Island Sound & Peconic Bay.

CAM OYSTERMANCam grew-up on a wheat farm in Australia's outback before heading to Sydney for work. Looking for more adventure he moved to the States and married a Long Islander girl. North Fork became his home and together they started Yennicott Oys…

CAM
OYSTERMAN

Cam grew-up on a wheat farm in Australia's outback before heading to Sydney for work. Looking for more adventure he moved to the States and married a Long Islander girl. North Fork became his home and together they started Yennicott Oysters trading in his combine harvester for a Garvey

MEG OYSTERWOMAN10th generation Long Islander with a great love of the sea. Her family farmed oysters in the tidal flats of Pearsall's Hassock for over a century

MEG
OYSTERWOMAN

10th generation Long Islander with a great love of the sea. Her family farmed oysters in the tidal flats of Pearsall's Hassock for over a century

STARTING FROM SMALL SEED

 

Each year we source seed oysters measuring 2-4mm from reputable hatcheries. At our nursery we diligently care for them as they grow in our aquaculture system. Once they get to optimal size + shell development we relay them to the oyster grounds. For the next year they feed on the nutrients of the fresh seawater, capturing the essence of the region.  

 
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SEED OUT

TO THE UPWELLER

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SILO'S

GET A CONSTANT FLOW OF SEAWATER

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MONITORING

TEMPERATURES, SALINITY + GROWTH RATES

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SORTING

BY HAND

M&W

TUMBLING

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OFF TO SEA

JOIN OUR TEAM


SHUCKERS

Experienced shuckers for events

 

Qualifications

  • shucking skills

  • food & service industry experience

  • dependable & enthusiastic


DECK HAND

Part-time & seasonal position to work at oyster nursery and on boat

 

Qualifications

  • prior boating & fishing experience preferred

  • eye for detail

  • able to lift 50-75 lbs

  • not afraid of hard work


Apply