Mushroom Cultivation (AG 204)

Term: 2025-2026 Academic Year Summer Term

Faculty

Maria K FarinacciShow MyInfo popup for Maria K Farinacci

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM (6/23/2025 - 8/14/2025) Location: NC COAL 2

Description

This course will introduce the methods of growing edible mushrooms. With a focus on low-technology, outdoor growing techniques. The history of mushroom production, recent trends, and resources for sourcing materials will be discussed. The concepts of sterile and laboratory techniques will be introduced. Students will gain hands-on experience with substrate preparation, composting, and spawn generation techniques.