Mushroom Workshops and Training
Mushroom Workshops and Training
Acres4Change Mushroom Education Programs
Discover the fascinating world of mushrooms with Acres4Change through engaging and informative sessions designed for all skill levels. Whether you're curious about growing mushrooms, foraging, cooking, or starting a mushroom business, we have something for you! Sessions begin Spring 2025.
1. Mushroom Basics Seminar
Fee: $15 per person
Duration: 1 hour
Learn the fundamentals of mushroom growing and foraging, plus cooking tips.
Growing Mushrooms: Understand the growth cycle, ideal growing conditions, and easy-to-grow varieties at home.
Foraging 101: Explore tools, mushroom varieties, their natural habitats, and what they grow on.
Cooking with Mushrooms: Discover basic cooking techniques, recipe ideas, and more!
2. Advanced Mushroom Growing Techniques
Fee: $25 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Perfect for those ready to dive deeper into home mushroom cultivation.
Learn about advanced techniques, growth cycles, various mushroom species, required materials and equipment, optimal growing conditions, and harvesting tips.
3. Foraging in the Woods
Fee: $20 per session
Duration: 2 hours
Take a walk on the wild side and uncover the secrets of finding mushrooms in their natural habitat.
Learn about local varieties, essential tools, books and apps, safety precautions, seasonal growth, weather patterns, and how to identify mushrooms (including how to create a spore print).
4. Cooking with Mushrooms
Fee: $25 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Bring mushrooms to the table with this interactive cooking class.
Master basic cooking techniques, explore delicious recipes, and enjoy a tasting session.
5. Building a Mushroom Business
Fee: $50 per hour
Duration: Customizable
Turn your passion into profit with our business-building sessions.
Learn how to scale your hobby into a profitable business. We’ll guide you step-by-step, providing personalized support to help you launch and succeed in the mushroom industry.