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By Alaska Sea Grant
Published: September 18, 2009
Updated: September 18, 2009
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In 2003, Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory specialist Ray RaLonde began helping the Kachemak Shellfish Mariculture Association plan a $1.5 million facility to hold, ship, and sell shellfish. In 2008, when the project was close to the construction phase, it was challenged by a lawsuit. Testimony by RaLonde, MAP marketing specialist Quentin Fong, and others on the economic loss that would occur if the project were cancelled, contributed to a decision by the Alaska Superior Court of the 3rd District that allowed construction to proceed.
Today, after much effort by KSMA members, 13 farmers have a new building in Homer, Alaska, where they distribute their products, valued at more than $300,000 per year. Producers sold their first oysters at the facility in June 2009. The building will enable more efficient farm operation and facilitate industry expansion.
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Published: September 18, 2009
Updated: September 18, 2009
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EmailIn 2003, Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory specialist Ray RaLonde began helping the Kachemak Shellfish Mariculture Association plan a $1.5 million facility to hold, ship, and sell shellfish. In 2008, when the project was close to the construction phase, it was challenged by a lawsuit. Testimony by RaLonde, MAP marketing specialist Quentin Fong, and others on the economic loss that would occur if the project were cancelled, contributed to a decision by the Alaska Superior Court of the 3rd District that allowed construction to proceed.
Today, after much effort by KSMA members, 13 farmers have a new building in Homer, Alaska, where they distribute their products, valued at more than $300,000 per year. Producers sold their first oysters at the facility in June 2009. The building will enable more efficient farm operation and facilitate industry expansion.
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