The Matunuck Oyster Farm in South Kingston, R.I., is owned and operated by oysterman Perry Raso. In a few short years, his business has gone from one man’s clam and oyster beds to one of the largest employers in the area, with over 100 employees, an extremely popular restaurant and a vegetable farm. Rasso takes us out on his oyster boat for the day.

Listen to the interview and read the transcript here: Growing Oysters, And Jobs, In Rhode Island : NPR.