MSFAC and UCAC Shiitake Mushroom Workshop

SPONSORED BY ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI SMALL FARM AND AGRIBUSINESS CENTER AND UNLIMITED COMMUNITY AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE

SHIITAKE MUSHROOM WORKSHOP THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017 • 9:30AM - 3:30PM AMERICAN LEGION POST 3328 PAT STATION RD. STARKVILLE, MS 39759

Grey Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus pulmonarius)

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) growing on sawdust block

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) growing on hardwood logs

All participants will learn and practice how to grow Shiitake Mushrooms on hardwood logs. Additionally, participants will be introduced to various market opportunities, developments, and expansions within the area. If you are planning to attend the hands-on mushroom workshops, please bring five (5) hardwood logs cut from healthy Oaks, (i.e., Mockernut Hickory, White Ash or Sweetgum trees), five days before the workshop day. The size of the logs should be (4” diameter X 40” length). Conifers logs such as Pine Logs are not good for Shiitake Mushroom production. This hands-on workshop training will be conducted by Dr. Frank Mrema from Alcorn State University and Ms. Linda Stephen, Winston County Self Help Cooperative (The Mushroom Lady). Please Contact Mr. Orlando Trainer at (662)769-0071 or orlandotrainer@hotmail.com or Ms. Lavada Hill, at (601)877-6449. If you need an accommodation to participate in this activity or event, please contact Latrice Todman at 662-446-2423 , or by e-mail at tarieltwcshc@gmail.com by Thursday, November 30, 2017.

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MSFAC and UCAC Shiitake Mushroom Workshop

Published on Nov 30, 2017

Frank Taylor

All participants will learn and practice how to grow Shiitake Mushrooms on hardwood logs. Additionally, participants will be introduced to various market opportunities, developments, and expansions within the area. If you are planning to attend the hands-on mushroom workshops, please bring five (5) hardwood logs cut from healthy Oaks, (i.e., Mockernut Hickory, White Ash or Sweetgum trees), five days before the workshop day. The size of the logs should be (4” diameter X 40” length). Conifers logs such as Pine Logs are not good for Shiitake Mushroom production. This hands-on workshop training will be conducted by Dr. Frank Mrema from Alcorn State University and Ms. Linda Stephen, Winston County Self Help Cooperative (The Mushroom Lady) Please Contact Mr. Orlando Trainer at (662)769-0071 or orlandotrainer@hotmail.com or Ms. Lavada Hill, at (601)877-6449.