Author: Michelle Brock
Planning Unit: Leslie County CES
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Plan of Work: Focus on Forestry, wildlife, and natural resource managment
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Our mushroom log inoculation program which occurred in late winter was an engaging, hands on educational program that introduces participants to the fascinating world of fungi cultivation. During the program, participants learn how to inoculate logs with mushroom spores, a process that allows mushrooms to grow and fruit over time. This hands-on experience often proves to be both enjoyable and rewarding, as participants get to witness the transformation of ordinary logs into thriving mushroom habitats. The sense of accomplishment and the tangible results of their efforts make the program a memorable and valuable experience for all involved.
Thrilled with their success, participants are reaching out to me with stories and photographs of their fruiting logs. This program has the potential of educating the community on a new way to supplement their income. The interest mushroom cultivation has boomed over the past few years, increasing the demand for quality mushrooms. According to the USDA mushrooms are on a upward trend.
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