Intro to Growing Mushrooms on Logs Workshop
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat (near Harpers Ferry, WV)
10:00am – 3:30pm
Most of the mushrooms that are consumed in this country are from one species mostly grown in large energy-intensive production facilities. With insights toward a healthier present and a more sustainable future, many people are seeking clean and local sources for the necessities of things like food and medicine in their lives. Thankfully, when done thoughtfully and responsibly, home grown mushroom production can meet those goals.
For anyone interested in getting started growing their own healthy organic mushrooms at home or on the farmstead, a little hands-on experience and instruction can go a long way. This workshop is designed to deliver just such an experience. Through a fun and active learning environment, each participant will:
- understand the basic phases of mushroom log planning and production
- be able to evaluate which mushroom species will work for them
- gain hands-on experience of each stage of inoculation
- go home with 1 inoculated Shiitake mushroom log
With experience inoculating more than 100 logs, Josh Evans and Scot DeGraf will facilitate this workshop and share their experience in
mushroom growing adventures. The logs for this workshop will come from the work of a forest stewardship and conservation plan on the property.
*If the cost is an issue, please let us know how we can make it work for you. Partial scholarships available.
For more information or questions, contact Josh at josh.rollingridge@gmail.com or 717.425.3200
The Study Retreat Community is located 20 min outside of Charles Town, WV in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Rolling Ridge Foundation Land, a 1400 acre land trust. After the workshop, participants are welcome to walk the trails or take a guided tour of the annual, perennial, and edible forest gardens.
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