Keeping the "Oyster" in Oysterville
Oysterville Sea Farms was founded to generate revenue for the restoration and preservation of the last oyster cannery left in Oysterville. Oysterville Sea Farms continues to use and develop sustainable aqua-culture practices. We provide ongoing employment in an effort to keep the "Oyster" in Oysterville.
Washington State is the only state on the west coast that allows the purchase and sale of tideland. Private ownership of tidelands motivates farmers to sustainably harvest their tidelands in an ecologically beneficial way. Oysterville Sea Farms is the steward of over 200 acres of privately owned tideland.
In recognition of Oysterville's influence on west coast aqua-culture, the Oysterville Sea Farms cannery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 1976. This was key to Oysterville being designated a National Historic District.
Foods produced by Oysterville Sea Farms are sold under the Willabay trademark. Willabay's fresh and diverse specialty food line features crannie condiments, cereals, spices and breading, all of which can be purchased online. Willabay developed delicious recipes in its kitchen.
The restoration and preservation of Oysterville Sea Farms and the Oysterville Sea Farms cannery is helped by the revenue generated through your purchases of Willabay products.