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Outdoor Mushroom Farming
- Friday, July 10, 2026, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Whether you’re a hobbyist or aiming for commercial success, this workshop offers valuable knowledge for all levels of mushroom cultivation.
During this session participants will:
- Be provided valuable insights into growing shiitakes and other outdoor cultivated mushrooms as a profitable crop.
- Actively engage in soaking, fruiting, and harvesting shiitake mushrooms, allowing them to apply these techniques in their own mushroom laying yard.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of how to turn this exciting agricultural opportunity into a profitable venture.
- Discuss the specific small pole-sized trees harvested for inoculation, highlighting the reasoning behind selecting these trees as part of forest stewardship and improvement.
Register
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/OutdoorMushroomFarming2026_256
Contact
Don Gasiewicz
Natural Resources/Horticulture Program Manager
drg35@cornell.edu
585-786-2251 ext 113
Location
Toad Song Mushrooms
2320 Centerline Rd
Varysburg, NY 14167
Last updated May 26, 2026