After more than 3 decades as a TV producer for ABC News and the documentary world,  there came an opportunity for a course change. A love of all things water brought Steven Schnee to the North Fork. He learned the art of growing oysters by volunteering at The Cornell Marine Center and their Southold Project in Aquaculture Training (SPAT). With an underwater grant that dates back centuries, The Founders Oyster Farm got its start on a piece of seabed in the pristine waters of Peconic Bay.  

FARMERS: Steven Schnee

FARM LOCATION: Peconic Bay - Southold, NY grown off bottom using rack and bag method between Peconic Landing, Paradise Point and Shelter Island

OYSTER VARIETIES: Crustacea Virginica - East Coast Oyster

FLAVOR PROFILE: Founders Oysters have a delicious brine flavor with a taste of the sea with every bite

WHERE TO FIND THE PRODUCT: First and South; Port; Sparkling Point Oyster Showcase; Greenport Brewery Oyster Fest; Purchase directly from the farmer

WEBSITE: www.foundersoysterfarm.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/foundersoysters/