Seed to Shuck Ventures was formed by serial entrepreneur and shellfish industry innovator  Ricky Fitzhugh to develop advanced solutions that restore and sustain the oyster reefs of the Chesapeake Bay and improve the efficiency of aquaculture operations.

Practicing methods born on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and refined in tidal waters around the world, Seed to Shuck, under holding company WRF Group, Inc., is an active partner with federal and state agencies, conservation organizations and watermen to plant new growth in oyster sanctuaries, public fisheries and private leases in Maryland and Virginia. With vast R&D and aquaculture expertise, our vertically integrated company utilizes best practices in hatchery management, restoration techniques and high-process equipment manufacturing to deliver strong and sustainable results.