Gloucester SaLT

At A Glance

Location: 

Rockport, Massachusetts

Active since:

2022

Our Purpose

Gloucester SaLT (Sea and Land Together) has a MISSION to Create local food security, agility and robust interconnectivity by harnessing the wisdom of Gloucester's past, recognizing the reality of its present, and actively shaping a future that embraces land, sea & people as one interdependent system. 1. PREPARE : the next generation of Fishers & Farmers to have successful careers. ​​​​​
  • Gloucester SaLT (Sea and Land Training) core staff represents the three primary branches of study:
    • Organic farmer/farm 
    • One of the fishery's most experienced fishermen and trainers
    • Marine Ecologist.
  • Although both fisher and farmer have independently run programs and fledged successful apprentices, the first collaborative short course series begins in November, 2022. Guest educators will appear in the 6 month program.
  • The group is currently working with The Gloucester High School Science Department  on a plan for students’ voices to be front and center.
2. ENGAGE : local youth & community to relate to land & sea & science as an interdependent system, and to understand the role we each play in nurturing that system’s health. 3. EXCHANGE : local food and recipes, and cooking skills between all the tastes and traditions that make up Gloucester.4. CREATE : delicious, nutritious meals and memories together in a beautiful location.