Groton, Stonington Oyster Farms Awarded State Grants

GROTON, CT — Two area oyster farms are receiving funds from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture to support their expansion, according to a statement.

Sixpenny Oyster Farm in Groton will receive $20,000 that will go toward supplies for additional floating bags and bottom cages. Harmony Sea Farm in Stonington was awarded $9,600 for an oyster seed sorter, work platform, oyster bags, clips, and floats.

he Farm Transition Grants were awarded to 30 projects across Connecticut to support agricultural producers.

State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner (D – Groton, Stonington) said in a statement: "I'm ecstatic that the state is recognizing Sixpenny Oyster Farm and Harmony Sea Farm for their hard work. Both companies offer amazing food and are integral parts of the community. This funding should help those companies progress in the right direction."

In total, $549,649 in Farm Transition Grants were awarded to Connecticut agricultural producers and cooperatives seeking to expand, diversify, and improve their existing operations.