Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
A picture of shiitake mushrooms.
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A picture of shiitake mushrooms.

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Outdoor Mushroom Production Presentation

  • Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Specialty mushroom production is a growing industry in NY state, and can be scaled for individuals, restaurants, and farmers. This lecture will cover the basics of bolt, totem, and woodchip cultivation of a few of high-value mushroom species including shiitake and lion's mane. Participants will learn how to plan for their own small operation in the spring.

Instructor's bio:Connor Youngerman studied Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island for his bachelor's degree and then went to Cornell where he received his Master's in Soil and Crop Science. Currently, he works at the Cornell Small Farms Program as their Agroforestry and Mushroom Specialist. His particular interests lie in advancing research and education for agroforestry tree nursery management, medicinal agroforestry crops, and novel mushroom substrates.

This class is being offered both in-person or online by Zoom

Fee

This program is valued at $20, however, please pay what you are able. Paying more than $20 will help others attend this class and future workshops.

Register

https://ccetompkins.wufoo.com/forms/p84juiz14mks9a/

Contact

Marissa Nolan
Horticulture Team Lead
mn623@cornell.edu
607-272-2292 x194

Location

This event is online

Location

Cornell Cooperative Extension
615 Willow Ave
Ithaca, NY 14850

Last updated October 8, 2024

 

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