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April 2017
Log Collection
Meet and collect logs.
Find out more »April 2018
38th Annual Shiitake Cultivation Workshop
This revised, comprehensive workshop details what you need to know to successfully cultivate Shiitake and other wood decay fungi (Oyster, Lion's Mane, Nameko, Reishi, Olive Oysterling and Maitake) on wood logs. Learn about effects of cutting times and wood storage prior to inoculation, wood species selection, spawn and tool selection, inoculation tips, stacking options, moisture management, assessing spawn run, disease and pest problems, scheduling production for markets, grading, storage and marketing tips. While we will use some powerpoint format, most…
Find out more »September 2019
MIDWEST WILD HARVEST FESTIVAL
MIDWEST WILD HARVEST FESTIVAL September 27-29, 2019 This year's Guest Speaker is Stephen Barstow Meals will be prepared by Alan Bergo Forager Chef Located at Wisconsin Badger Camp 11815 Munz Ln Prairie du Chien, WI Leading mushroom programs at the annual Midwest Wild Harvest Festival in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin from September 27th-29th. Additional instructors for this year's festival include Samuel Thayer, Ellen Zachos, Leda Meredith, and Erica Davis.
Find out more »May 2021
Mushroom Growing – WMS Log innoculation Event
WMS Member pricing is $ 25.00, Non-member pricing is $ 35.00 per log. We will have Shiitake, Oyster, and Nameko spawn plugs available for purchase. As a participant, each couple will purchase logs, and drill them (using power tools) yourself. You will be lifting and moving logs, and drilling, and should dress for an outside work environment. It also may rain, and rain gear is strongly advised if the forecast calls for it. This event is best done in teams…
Find out more »Mushrooms From A-Z: Preparing and Growing Fungi for Food and Medicine
This program will be taught by herbalist and founder of Mycelium Mysteries (A Women’s Mushroom Gathering) Linda Conroy and Ingrid Daudert, soil scientist and mushroom farmer, of Misty Dawn Farm. We will begin the day learning how to incorporate mushrooms into the kitchen and the apothecary. Whether you grow, forage or purchase mushrooms, it is easy to bring them into your kitchen and medicine chest. Learn how to best prepare mushrooms for optimal benefit and get inspired to incorporate them…
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