PITTSBORO, N.C.–The demand for fresh shiitake and oyster mushrooms has grown rapidly with the meaty shiitake now the second most popular mushroom in the world. Whether you are interested in growing mushrooms for their exceptional taste, their nutritious value, or their commercial potential, this class will get you started.
Learn what tools and wood you will need; how to prepare, inoculate, seal and store the logs; when to harvest and how to store or preserve the resulting mushroom crops. Each participant will inoculate and take home their log; supplies are included in the registration fee.
Saturday, Oct. 20 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Lomax Incubator Farm | 3445 Atando Rd.,Concord, N.C. | Datatel #88849
COST: $40.00 Please register soon, as class size is limited! Call 704-216-RCCC (7222) or register online through WebAdvisor (go to WebAdvisor, click “Students,” then “Register and Pay for Continuing Education Classes”).
–Carolina Farm Stewardship Association