American Family Farmer

On this week’s episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan welcomes Ann Molloy, co-owner and Director of Sales & Marketing for Neptune’s Harvest, based in Gloucester.A member of a fifth-generation Gloucester fishing family, Ann shares how her family’s historic roots in New England’s seafood industry evolved into a nationally recognized organic fertilizer company. What began in the 1980s as a responsible solution for unused fish byproducts has grown into a thriving business dedicated to soil health and sustainable agriculture. By transforming fish remains and seaweed into nutrient-rich fertilizers through a specialized cold-processing method, Neptune’s Harvest preserves natural enzymes, oils, and micronutrients that support long-term soil vitality.Ann discusses the importance of environmental stewardship, resource conservation, and regenerative farming practices. She explains how fish- and seaweed-based fertilizers improve soil biology, enhance microbial life, and provide balanced plant nutrition—