Louisiana’s working coast is powered by the farmers who steward its waters every day. At Shell-A-Bration, we are proud to welcome local farmers, each representing innovation, resilience, and responsible aquaculture along our coast.
These farms grow premium, cage-cultivated oysters that support clean water, strong coastal economies, and sustainable seafood production. When you enjoy their oysters at Shell-A-Bration, you are tasting the dedication of families and small businesses who are helping shape the future of Louisiana’s coast.
La Belle Oyster Co.
Located in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, is one of the largest oyster farms in the state and specializes in premium, cage-farmed oysters. The farm uses sustainable aquaculture techniques that enhance water quality and minimize environmental impact. Off-bottom farming improves shell strength, promotes consistent growth, and reduces sediment intrusion, resulting in a refined oyster with a balanced salinity profile.
As a locally owned and operated business, La Belle Oyster Co. emphasizes traceability and freshness, moving oysters efficiently from farm to market. Their scale allows them to supply high quality Louisiana oysters while maintaining responsible stewardship of coastal waters that support both fisheries and wetland ecosystems. Learn more.
Bayou Rosa Oyster Farm
Bayou Rosa is a Native-owned oyster company. Our family has worked these waters for generations, from wild harvest to today’s cage-grown oysters. We use our farm to do more than grow shellfish,we teach coastal Native foodways, Houma history, and the living culture that still thrives along the bayou.
Their mission is to keep Houma traditions alive by farming oysters in a changing coast, preserving the past and creating a future where Native foodways still have a home on the bayou. Learn more.
Bayside Oyster Co.
Bayside Oyster Company grows premium farm-raised oysters… always fat and salty! Learn more.
Bright Side Oyster Co.
Located in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, is one of the largest oyster farms in the state and specializes in premium, cage-farmed oysters. The farm uses sustainable aquaculture techniques that enhance water quality and minimize environmental impact. Off-bottom farming improves shell strength, promotes consistent growth, and reduces sediment intrusion, resulting in a refined oyster with a balanced salinity profile.
The farm has endured significant storm impacts, including Category 3 Hurricane Zeta in 2020 and Category 5 Hurricane Ida in 2021. Despite major equipment loss and widespread crop mortality, Bright Side rebuilt through community support and strategic reinvestment. With new grants and stronger infrastructure, the farm has expanded and continues to scale production while strengthening storm resilience and operational efficiency. Learn more.
Shelley Farms Louisiana Premium Oysters Co.
Shelley Farms represents a generational evolution of Louisiana’s oyster industry. Brandi Shelley is stepping into leadership of her family’s integrated oyster business, which spans harvesting, farming, shucking, and distribution. Established first as a shucking house in 2009 and later expanded into farming in 2017, the operation now distributes oysters across Louisiana, Texas, and Kentucky. The farm integrates traditional harvesting knowledge with modern off-bottom aquaculture methods to improve product consistency and traceability.
Brandi has learned every operational component, from boat handling and farm labor to accounting and sales strategy. She is advancing the company through technology adoption, regulatory engagement, and expanded marketing channels. Shelley Farms prioritizes transparency, ensuring consumers can identify the origin of their oysters and understand the family-driven production behind each harvest. Learn more.
Grand Isle Sea Farms
Grand Isle Sea Farm was established in 2012. Founded by Marcos Guerrero and his son Boris, the farm applies floating cage aquaculture techniques to produce boutique oysters with consistent shape and clean shells. Cage farming improves water circulation, reduces biofouling compared to traditional bottom harvest, and allows for careful size grading to meet market standards.
Today, the farm is family operated, with Boris and Elina overseeing daily production activities including seeding, monitoring growth, sorting by size, harvesting, and post harvest handling. Their oysters are distributed throughout the Gulf Coast and the broader South, including through P & J Oysters in New Orleans, supporting both regional seafood culture and modern aquaculture innovation. Learn more.
Louisiana Seafood
Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board supports the fishermen, oyster growers, shrimpers, and coastal communities that sustain Louisiana’s working waterfront. By promoting wild caught and farm raised Louisiana seafood, the Board helps strengthen local economies, preserve cultural heritage, and ensure responsible stewardship of our coastal resources.
Through their support of this event, Louisiana Seafood is investing directly in the people and industries that depend on a healthy coast. Their partnership reinforces the connection between thriving wetlands, productive fisheries, and the future of Louisiana seafood.