What is an oyster farmer and how to become one

Key steps to become an oyster farmer

1. Explore oyster farmer education requirements

   Most common oyster farmer degrees

   Bachelor's

   70.4 %

   High School Diploma

   14.8 %

   Diploma

   7.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific oyster farmer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Harvest	77.02%
   Shellfish	12.68%
   Boats	10.29%

3. Complete relevant oyster farmer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New oyster farmers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an oyster farmer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real oyster farmer resumes.

4. Research oyster farmer duties and responsibilities

   • Learned techniques in shellfish harvesting, prime time to begin farming using spat, marketing shellfish, etc.
   • Skipper the boat used to collect the oysters.
   • Execute a wide variety of tasks relate to organic crop production.

5. Apply for oyster farmer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an oyster farmer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams