Explore the Yaquina Lab

A place to make, test + grow what’s next. The Yaquina Lab brings shared production space, specialized equipment, storage and a community of local food businesses together under one roof on Oregon’s Central Coast.

One space. A lot of possibilities.

WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE THE YAQUINA LAB

The Yaquina Lab brings together the space, tools and support local food businesses need to move ideas forward, from early product development to ongoing commercial production.

  • Industrial cleaning and sanitation area with stainless steel sinks, cleaning tools hanging on a blue wall, a cart with hoses, and a plastic curtain enclosure.

    MAKE + PROCESS

    Bring your product to life.
    Access shared commercial production space for food preparation, processing and seafood handling.

  • Four people working in a laboratory or industrial setting with equipment, sink, and trash bin.

    STORE + SCALE

    Make room for what’s next.
    Use refrigerated, frozen and dry storage as your production needs grow.

  • A group of people gathered around a person demonstrating how to fillet a fish in a fish processing room. The room has stainless steel tables, large storage containers, and industrial equipment.

    TEST + DEVELOP

    Try something new.
    Use specialized equipment and shared infrastructure to develop, test and refine products.

  • Fresh strawberries, green onions, and lettuce packaged in plastic, with a green reusable shopping bag in the background.

    CONNECT + LEARN

    Grow alongside other food businesses.
    Tap into training, practical guidance, workspace and a community of producers building businesses on the Central Coast.

Planning to use the Lab?

Member Pricing→ View current rates for production space, storage, equipment and other member services.

Shared Use Agreement → Review the facility-use expectations, policies and responsibilities for members using the Yaquina Lab.

Explore Yaquina Lab Rentals → Looking for meeting, coworking or event space. We’ve got you covered.

SHARED SPACE + EQUIPMENT

Access what you need, without building it all yourself.

The Yaquina Lab gives members access to commercial production space, specialized equipment and storage that can be expensive or impractical for a small food business to maintain on its own.

At the Lab, members can access:
✓ Commercial production + processing space
✓ Seafood processing capabilities
✓ Refrigerated, frozen + dry storage
✓ Specialized equipment including a dehydrator, smoker, vacuum packer + blast freezer
✓ Space for product development + small-scale production
✓ Production + storage access after required training and onboarding

Learn More About Producer Membership & Resources →

Innovation Happens Here

COLLABORATION AT THE YAQUINA LAB

The Yaquina Lab creates space for producers, partners and new ideas to come together. From finding new uses for local seafood to developing products and testing what’s possible, the Lab helps turn ideas into real-world solutions for our regional food system.

  • 100% FISH PROJECT

    Finding more value in every catch.
    A short blurb about the Local Ocean work and using more of each fish. We need to verify specifics before final copy.

  • PRODUCT INNOVATION

    Turning an idea into something people can eat.
    This is where the hot sauce project can live. We don't need to make the entire card “HOT SAUCE!!!” if that project isn't permanent; it can be an example of product development happening at the Lab.

  • SEA URCHIN + EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES

    Exploring what local resources can become.
    This is where Uni Sea Ranch / urchin work can live, pending confirmation of the exact current relationship.

See How CCFW Supports Local Producers →

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

Could the Yaquina Lab be right for your business?

The Yaquina Lab supports food businesses at different stages, from early product development to ongoing commercial production. You don’t need to have every detail figured out before reaching out.

The Lab may be a good fit if you’re:

✓ Developing or testing a food product
✓ Looking for commercial production or processing space
✓ Ready to grow without investing in your own facility
✓ In need of specialized equipment or storage
✓ Navigating licensing, food safety or other production requirements

Not sure where you fit? That’s okay. CCFW can provide an initial consultation to help you understand your options and where to begin.

Explore Producer Membership + Resources →