Diversifying your Farm with Mushroom Production

Project Type: Partnership
Funds awarded in 2018: $29,984.00
Projected End Date: 04/30/2020
Grant Recipient: Savanna Institute
Region: North Central
State: Wisconsin
Project Coordinator:
Dr. Kevin Wolz, PhD
Savanna Institute
Description:
Greg Judy grows food on a readily available resource coming off of his silvopasture operation in central Missouri. Using branches he would have turned into firewood, Greg Judy now has a successful shiitake mushroom business growing food on a resource coming off of his silvopasture operation in central Missouri. Find more ways to diversify your farm income, check out our 40+ Nutshell webinars from experts on practical topics like this in agroforestry and perennial agriculture on our Youtube channel. Visit our website to register for live Nutshells and to find many more resources to help you on your journey into agroforestry.
Type:
Video
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
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