Virtual & In-Person Classes (Coming Soon)
Introduction to Mycology & Mushroom Farming
1. Lab Work:
- Fungi Genetics, Life-cycles and Environmental Requirements
- Lab etiquette and understanding how to minimize contamination.
- Working with Agar Plates, Liquid Cultures and Spores.
- Inoculating grains with live culture.
2. Farm Work:
- Hydrating & Sterilizing Grains
- Mixing & Sterilizing Substrate
- How to introduce Colonized Grains into Substrate (Pasteurized vs Sterilized)
3. Fruiting & Harvesting
- Introducing Fruiting Conditions
- Harvesting & Flushing Cakes
- Drying, Processing & Storage
4. Question & Answer at the end of each course.