Oysthers Sea Farm

06/08/2023

Hey friends! Unfortunately, I have to share with you that my Instagram account has been hacked! Please report it and do not repond to any messages from the Oysthers Sea Farm Instagram. It is not me! It has been promoting crypto and messaging my followers about a new clothing line (lol)… please report it! I’m pretty devastated by this and would hate for it to happen to someone else! The hack is very convincing so please be aware! I’m working on the back end to try and get access back into the account but so far unsuccessful.

I’ll keep you posted with updates but in the meantime please follow as this is the account we are using for the new OystHERS Raw Bar & Bubbly that is opening next week!!! Thank you for those of you that have reached out with support and advice during this frustrating event!!

05/24/2023

I’ll be in Orono this Friday & Saturday with just in time for Memorial Day! Swing by and grab some for your family BBQ or to just enjoy in the beautiful spring weather! Veterans and active-duty service members will receive a 25% off discount on their orders 🇺🇸

Midcoast area friends- I will have additional availability on Sunday, please message me for orders and local pick-up info in Bath/Georgetown.

🇺🇸Remember and Honor🇺🇸
Happy Memorial Day!!

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04/19/2023

Here it is friends!! My sister Lauren and I are making our dream a reality this summer at 🥳🥰 Follow along on Facebook and Instagram! NOW HIRING!!! 🦪🍾🥂

04/18/2023

It’s been a quiet few months for OystHERS as I (Sadia Crosby - owner/farmer) finish up some off-farm projects. Usually the winter/spring is for mending gear, making plans, and prepping for the coming season. I was extra busy during this slower time, while completing my thesis and research for my Masters of Science in Entomology at the University of Maine, Orono.

What does entomology (study of insects) have to do with growing oysters?!?!

Well, like most folks who begin aquaculture pursuits, it wasn’t my first occupation. Before I started in 2019, I was working as an arborist for a tree care company in the Midcoast. During this time, coastal Maine began experiencing an outbreak of the non-native Browntail Moth (BTM, Euproctis chrysorroea). BTM causes damage to hardwood trees that provide services such as fruit crops, timber, habitat, and erosion control, to name a few. These pests can also threaten human health, causing severe rashes and respiratory problems from toxic hairs the caterpillars produce.

Use of broad-spectrum insecticides are common for controlling BTM, especially sprays that coat the leaves of trees that BTM feed on. This can lead to drift and runoff of these products into our water ways, and eventually the Gulf of Maine— the same water our oysters live and grow in. My research began in 2021 and works with testing the efficacy of biopesticides for BTM control, providing a targeted treatment that does not harm additional insect orders or invertebrates. Fewer broad-spectrum applications = cleaner water for our marine ecosystems.

I’ve learned so much and have made some incredible friends and colleagues during my time at UMO. Now, I’m excited to be back on the water this spring with a new perspective and appreciation for the living systems we utilize everyday. I’m also excited about some new projects I have been collaborating on and look forward to sharing some big news very very soon!!

Thank you to those of you who have supported and followed along on this adventure! Feeling very proud and loved during this time of growth and change!!
🥳🐛🤠🦪

02/12/2023

TODAY!! I’ll be hanging out at with oysters for you to take home!

Need a last minute treat to bring to your Super Bowl party? Be the real MVP and come grab a dozen or two Maine Oysters and a 4-pack of craft beer to share! See you at 4pm!! 🥰🦪🏈

12/28/2022

Harvesting looks a little different this time of year but I assure you, under all the layers, we’re still smiling! With frozen wash pumps, 65mph wind gusts, rivers full of icebergs, and icy boat landings, I had to call on my fam for some help filling orders this past week. So grateful for them ❤️

I will make my last harvest of the 2022 season on Friday. For those interested, I do have oysters available for your 🎊NEW YEAR🎉 celebrations!! Please reach out to reserve yours for local pickup in Bath and Georgetown later this week. Stay warm out there friends!

12/24/2022

06/20/2022

See you this coming Saturday 6/25!!

Meet Oysthers Sea Farm! Craft oysters raised with care by a crafty lady! These pearls pack a medium brine with a delicate sweet finish. Owner Sadia Crosby is proud to share her oysters from the waters surrounding the island where she was raised herself.

OystHERS will be available, while they last, at one the Lady Shuckers mobile shucking location in L.L.Bean’s Moose Parking Lot. Be sure to visit the OystHERS Sea Farm booth too, Sadia can only be with us on Saturday.

For information about how to get your hands on some OystHERS, please visit their Instagram or Facebook feed for available options.

FMI about the Festival: themaineoysterfestival.com

03/13/2022

NEW MERCH ALERT 🚨🤩🚨 OystHERS merch now available for presale until March 15th so HURRY QUICK and get your orders in!!

All presale orders will include a free OystHERS sticker 🥳

What to do:
-DM your order, name, and shipping address
-Once confirmed, Venmo
-Share this post and get ready to look fierce 😎

As always, thanks for your love, support, and patience 🤗 Can't wait to get these out to you!

01/08/2022

Still soaring from our unbelievable experience last weekend that I almost forgot to post pictures from sinking the farm!

For those who missed out, there are only an estimated 4,000 Stellar’s sea eagles remaining worldwide. Native to Asia this solo bird landed in Georgetown for a few days! With an 8-foot wingspan, Liz had to hit the deck when it flew by…jk it was to reach for a pontoon wrench that fell overboard 😂

Never a dull moment on the farm but I am happy to say thanks to good mates and a few avian photobombs the oysters are safe for the winter! 🙌🏼❄️🦅

08/10/2021

Looking for some fresh ??? Head over to Long Reach Kitchen & Catering and enjoy a dozen on the deck!

They're BACK! beautiful selects are available yet again, and this time we doubled down on quantity. Hurry in to get yours, because once they're gone, they're gone!

07/16/2021

Join us tomorrow from 4-8pm!!

The Maine Oyster Trail & OystHERS event is Tomorrow from 4-8, join us for a shucking good time. Last week Sadia Crosby from shucked fresh, briny Maine oysters and it was wildly successful. As we kick-off the Maine Oyster Trail, we invite you eat oysters on the half shell, enjoy some pints & if you are a part of the Trail Rewards Program, get the 4-digit code to earn points!