Learn about the shiitake mushroom’s origin, history, culinary uses and health benefits. Lecture followed by a demonstration of mushroom log inoculation, and a short walk to identify good tree species to harvest logs from. Then dive into hands-on practice in all aspects of preparing a log. Wrap up with Q&A and instructions on care and harvest of inoculated logs, and receive a handout to take home. Finished logs additional.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Barn area, The Farm of Peace, 1212 Haven Lane, Warfordsburg, PA 17267
Workshop fee: $28 per person
Optional: $9 per cultivated log to take home.
Preregistration suggested; contact Raja Kropff at info@armofpeace.comf or 717-573-4722