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Why Mushrooms are a Smart Use of Extra Land
A Year-Round, High-Margin Opportunity If you’re sitting on a few spare acres, a back corner of your property, or even an underutilized
Ian McDonald
June 16, 2025
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Cultivating, Permits, and Selling Tips for New Mushroom Growers
Over the past six weeks, we’ve been working with Local Mushrooms in Acworth, GA, to set up a grow tent and document their journey—from obtaining a permit to selling their first harvest…
Ian McDonald
February 24, 2025
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5 Essential Tips to Prevent Contamination while Cultivating Mushrooms
Mushroom cultivation is a rewarding but delicate process. Contamination can be a grower’s worst nightmare, leading to devastating crop losses, reduced yields, wasted time and resources, and even potential health hazards. However, with…
Kyle Gabriel
January 3, 2025
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Transforming Local Mushroom Cultivation with the Spore 40 Fruiting Module
Gowin Valley Farms (GVF), a boutique farm in Georgia, began as a fruit and vegetable farm. However, market dynamics and physical constraints prevented owners Emma and Gabe from continuing large-scale vegetable cultivation. While searching for…
Ian McDonald
December 24, 2024
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A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Mushroom Business
With the right guidance and a strategic approach, you too, can create a thriving mushroom business. The following actionable steps will help you build a solid foundation, gain essential skills, and tap into a profitable market.
Ian McDonald
November 12, 2024
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The Mushroom Life Cycle Explained
Fungi comprise a vast group of organisms with their own distinct lineage in the tree of life, occupying their own branch beside animals and plants. Thus, they have similarities and differences from plants and animals that make them unique. The mushrooms we often think of when discussing fungi are…
Kyle Gabriel
November 4, 2024