Collaborative Partnerships in Farming Community
Cooperative efforts have driven the success of Kodiak Ocean Bounty, a farm that started small and grew with the help of various partnerships. From employing and supporting native youth to collaborating with regional nonprofits and local governments, the farm has expanded its operations and impact in the community. Future collaborations aim to further enhance job creation and workforce diversity, showcasing the power of working together for sustainable growth and development.
- Farming Community
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Sustainable Growth
- Community Development
- Workforce Diversity
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It Takes a Village to Start a Farm Erik OBrien Kodiak Ocean Bounty
Kodiak Ocean Bounty Brief History 2015 Planted test oysters in Lantern Nets 2018 Planted Commercial Oysters in Floating Culture 2020 Completed water quality permitting 2021 Completed Shellfish Dealer Permit 2021 First Commercial Sales 2022 Switched to robust Floating Culture 2023 Farming system stabilized 2024 Ordered 4 million, 3mm oysters spat
Partnerships KANA, regional native nonprofit Hiring support for native youth, stipend to help offset pay Improved young people hired, allowed for better wages Helped maintain winter gear work, during slow times Good opportunity to bring on several youth Most didn t work out, that is fine Helped identify and find great long-term employees
Partnerships KIHA, regional housing auth Rental Assistance Support getting into full-time housing Creates continuity for people living in village, working at farm
Partnerships-LBTC, local tribe Grant applicant for critical infrastructure Shared interest in creating thriving community, opportunity FLUPSY, essential next step in farm evolution Oyster Nursery + Kelp Hatchery Essential future need for Farm Essential future for job creation and capacity-enhancing projects
Partnerships City, local government Leasing space in harbor for FLUPSY Grant providing small upgrade to harbor electricity Future project to add solar + wind power Complete upgrade to harbor electrical facilities
Partnerships Future Collaboration Export business creates potential for cheap backhaul Expanded business activities create diverse workforce potential Up to 15 new positions in town of 30 WorkDev partnership between City, Tribe, KANA, Businesses Hopefully
Key Takeaway Farm needs community support Community can benefit from supporting local businesses Together, each becomes stronger My business would not succeed without public support
