Homegrown Oysters

Homegrown Oysters Homegrown Oyster Company is a family-owned oyster farm located in the tranquil waters of the White Oak River in North Carolina.

Homegrown Oyster Company got its proverbial start when owner Kevin Brown and his wife, Cyndi, completed the Shellfish Academy at Carteret Community College in 2021. But the seeds that would grow into the White Oak River’s newest oyster farm were planted much earlier. Kevin, a North Carolina native, has always been drawn to the water. His love for the coast stems from his childhood spent on area wa

terways — from fishing as a child with family members to exploring the sounds, rivers and marshes on his own as a teen. If there was a boat nearby, Kevin was going to be on it. He decided to formalize his passion for the marine environment by earning a degree in marine biology from UNC-Wilmington. He then moved to Alaska to work with NOAA’s National Observer Program and later to Florida where he worked as an aquarist at Sea World. But he always planned to return home and hoped to one day work for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. He attained that goal when he was hired by NCDMF to work in the shellfish mapping program. He will soon be retiring from his current position as the state’s gear development biologist to focus on growing his oyster farm — located in the pristine waters of the White Oak River, a location that provides a call back to Kevin’s high school alma mater, Jacksonville’s White Oak High School. Kevin’s plan for Homegrown Oyster Company is to engage in sustainable aquaculture practices and to protect and enhance the natural environment. He remains committed to using only the best techniques to grow his oysters, from carefully monitoring the water quality to exploring new methods and gear to ensure minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, Kevin has seen firsthand the importance of taking care of our oceans and waterways. This passion for sustainability and conservation is at the heart of Homegrown Oyster Company. Kevin and Cyndi look forward to sharing their love for oysters — and their oysters — with you!

We'll have oysters available for pickup in Cape Carteret today after 3 p.m. Call/text 252-777-2477 to get yours!
08/09/2026

We'll have oysters available for pickup in Cape Carteret today after 3 p.m. Call/text 252-777-2477 to get yours!

I think it's time to make this a holiday! 🦪🦪🦪
08/06/2026

I think it's time to make this a holiday! 🦪🦪🦪

Our next batch of Homegrown Oysters. Welcome to the farm, little ones!
07/22/2026

Our next batch of Homegrown Oysters. Welcome to the farm, little ones!

This is what we mean when we say oysters grow on a bell curve. These are from the same batch of seed we set out mid-May....
07/07/2026

This is what we mean when we say oysters grow on a bell curve. These are from the same batch of seed we set out mid-May. You've got your over-achievers that will be market ready before you know it, the little guys just taking their sweet & salty time and a whole lot of Homegrown Oysters sized in-between the two.

While these aren't quite ready for the table, we've got plenty that are. Taking weekend orders now, plus we'll be at the Sanford Farmers' Market on Saturday. Call/text 252-777-2477 to order

07/03/2026

Sustenance, street food and ... building material? Before they were a luxury delicacy, oysters helped fuel our nation -- even before we were a nation. Join us for a look at what may just be the most American food ever!

07/02/2026

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Give Dad a taste of North Carolina this Father's Day!Taking orders for this week's harvest of our fresh and salty Bogue ...
06/16/2026

Give Dad a taste of North Carolina this Father's Day!

Taking orders for this week's harvest of our fresh and salty Bogue Brines, medium (3-4") single selects.

25 🦪 $25
50 🦪 $40
100 🦪 $75

Call/text 252-777-2477 for a gift that's delicious, memorable and distinctly coastal.

Remember these guys from 2 weeks ago? They have been growing like crazy, more than doubling in volume.
06/02/2026

Remember these guys from 2 weeks ago? They have been growing like crazy, more than doubling in volume.

05/27/2026

Cool to see nearby Marshallberg Farm Caviar on Alton Brown's last meal menu!

In the water today, in your belly tomorrow! Pick up a bag of our Bogue Brines by Friday & get a weekday discount of $5 p...
05/26/2026

In the water today, in your belly tomorrow! Pick up a bag of our Bogue Brines by Friday & get a weekday discount of $5 per bag.

Discounted prices:
25 🦪 $20
50 🦪 $35
100 🦪 $70

Call/text 252-777-2477 to order

Address

White Oak River
Cedar Point, NC
28584

Telephone

(252)7772477

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