But he decided to follow in the foot steps of other family members and bought a boat. A year later he met his wife Patsy and they ve been married ever since. He likes to tell stories of when his children were small and the difficulties they had keeping them off of the boat. But mom and dad know best, and today Roko is proud that the children are getting good educations, and are steering clear of the fish business. It takes 2-3 years for the oysters to be harvested.
Seeded beds insure that the fishermen can work the entire year.
Roko sells to restaurants and small markets in his local area, but in particular he loves selling at the Crescent City Farmers Market because he can assure his customers of his product s freshness, quality. In keeping with the Market s mission of connecting urban consumers to safe, regional food sources, we are thrilled to introduce our shoppers to a hard-working family who stands behind the oysters they harvest. Moreover, Roko and Patsy enjoy giving Market shoppers great oysters at good prices. His biggest sales come at Thanksgiving and Lent. For more information about Roko s Oysters stop by and see them at the Crescent City Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays.