Established in 1989 by a group of Eyre Peninsula oyster farmers who saw a growing need to take a collaborative approach towards the management of oyster farming in South Australia , SAOGA initially attracted a formal membership of approximately 40 licence holders. Today, SAOGA’s membership is around 100 - approximately 98% of all oyster licence holders in South Australia.
SAOGA has been pro-active in developing a Code of Practice (COP) which aims to ensure all SAOGA members adopt the highest professional standards. The COP covers all aspects of shellfish culture including harvesting, product handling and transportation.
SAOGA supports and represents SA oyster growers at a regional, State and national level.