Mattapoisett Oysters from Mattapoisett, MA YGroup_Beachpoint A firecracker of an oyster

A firecracker of an oyster

is a full-time firefighter with the Hyannis Fire Department and an all-around great guy

on the south side of Martha’s Vineyard

It’s tucked behind Sandy Neck Beach

started working for Seth when she was 17

Mattapoisett Oysters from Mattapoisett, MA YGroup_Beachpoint A firecracker of an oysterAvailable for a limited time only. Farmer Kimberly Ward [farm owner] and Michael Ward [farm manager] HOW T H EY ' R E G ROWN Mattapoisetts begin their life on the farm as 1. 5mm seed housed in a solar powered upweller. Once they are large enough, they are moved into bags in bottom cages located in what is called "the nursery." Finally, they are finished off in floating cages in the boisterous, briny waters just off Nasketucket Bay State Reservation