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Blending Old with the New: This oyster farmer is celebrating his heritage and Louisiana’s coastal culture

June 03, 2025 10:38 AM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

Jason Pitre is blending old with the new by carrying on a tradition while using modern practices to cultivate oysters.

This Week in Louisiana Agriculture shows us how he is honoring heritage by oyster farming.

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