Master mushroom farming with UMES extension

Boost your farm revenue with mushroom cultivation

Enhance your farm’s profitability by mastering mushroom cultivation. UMES Extension, in partnership with The Bay Mushrooms, invites small-scale farmers to an interactive workshop on March 8, held at Federalsburg farm in Dorchester County, Maryland, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Expert instructor Jose Prieto, a seasoned farm operator and plant pathologist, will lead participants through the process of growing popular mushroom varieties, including shiitake, oyster, lion’s mane, and chestnut mushrooms.

Participants will receive hands-on training, three ready-to-grow kits, and a guide on gourmet mushroom farming.

The workshop aims to empower farmers with tools and knowledge to integrate nutrient-dense mushrooms into their operations. Prieto’s extensive expertise and innovative climate-controlled techniques have made his farm a supplier to local markets and wholesalers.

Berran Rogers, UMES Small Farm Program coordinator, highlighted the enthusiasm for this workshop, saying, “We are excited that Jose has answered the call to partner with us in offering this professional learning experience based on the overwhelming interest mushroom cultivation generated during our conference.”

The event follows a successful visit to The Bay Mushrooms during UMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference in November.

Registration is required to attend the workshop, priced at $500 per person, which includes lunch. A Spanish-language session will be available on March 22. Visit UMES Extension for registration or email smallfarms@umes.edu for more information.

For further details, contact Gail Stephens at gcstephens@umes.edu or 410-621-3850.