NEW DATE! Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms - Michigan TOPP event
August 22, 2026 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Dansville, Michigan
Contact: For information, contact Shara LaFave at sharatrierweiler@icloud.com or Katie Brandt at brandtk7@msu.edu
Organic Mushroom Production workshop at Agape Farms
Michigan TOPP event
- Saturday, August 22: 10 AM - 4 PM
Join us for an immersive workshop on organic mushroom production at Agape Organic Farms, led by experienced instructor Shara Trierweiler. This hands-on course is designed for individuals interested in understanding the entire process of mushroom cultivation, from substrate preparation to fruiting.
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Basic mushroom life cycle
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Steps in raising mushrooms
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Choosing substrates
- Measuring and adjusting moisture levels
- Hands-on substrate mixing and preparation
- Proper bagging techniques
- Sterilization methods and safety
- Common contamination issues and prevention
- Spawn handling and sanitation
- Step-by-step inoculation process
- Hands-on inoculation practice
- Incubation conditions and monitoring
- Fruiting requirements (humidity, fresh air, light, temperature)
- Basic fruiting chamber setup
- Review key production steps
- Troubleshooting common challenges
- Participant questions and discussion
This course is sponsored by TOPP
Registrants will be notified as soon as possible if there is a cancellation. Please contact Katie Brandt at brandtk7@msu.edu if needed.
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