Seafood Harvesters

We welcome seafood harvesters and seafood businesses that sell directly to consumers to join our network.

We invite you to join the network if you:

Align with LCN’s core values.
Are enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and resources with fellow network members.
Identify as a small- or mid-sized seafood business, community supported fishery (CSF), dockside market, fishermen-led cooperative, or other similar seafood operation.
Sell a portion of your catch directly to consumers (including restaurants and institutions).
Support anti-racist, food justice, or food sovereignty activities aimed at strengthening local and regional seafood systems.

As a member you will:

Strengthen your connection to the North American network of fishing communities, business owners, researchers, technical assistance providers, engaged in local and direct seafood distribution.
Be able to share your work with a wide audience via LCN’s communications platforms.
Receive our newsletter with relative information to small and community based fisheries.
Have your seafood business listed on the Seafood Finder.
Have access to direct marketing resources and toolkits.
Have access to our member listserv.
Be able to participate in technical assistance programs, and have access to Local Seafood Summit fellowships, and professional development opportunities.
Receive our newsletter with relative information to small and community based fisheries.