First Half Day - Mushroom Growing Equipment, Business Economics, and Marketing your Mushrooms
We currently do not have any mushroom seminars scheduled that are open to the general public. Most of our mushroom training is only available to purchasers of the CropKing mushroom system. Don't miss this special opportunity to learn more about specialty mushroom growing! The next open seminar may not be for a year!
Seminar Schedule
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2:00 PM |
Review of Systems and Equipment for Growing Specialty Mushrooms. |
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8:00 AM |
Overview of Specialty MushroomsWe will begin with an overview of a number of different commercially grown specialty mushrooms, their environmental growth needs and their uses. Mushroom Training: General InformationA look at the mushroom industry, terminology and the basic steps needed to grow mushrooms including grow room and environmental needs. Mushroom Media Pasteurization and SterilizationSterilization vs. Pasteurization: Why, When and How. Steps required for successful mushroom media pasteurization. Learn how to operate the CropKing Pasteurization Chamber. Oyster Mushroom Growing ProcessStep by step presentation of the growth cycle from the raw substrate to the finished product. LunchMushroom Production DetailsLearn Information on different strains of oyster mushrooms, their needs, and environmental controls. Discuss production planning and scheduling. Insect and Disease ControlHelpful strategies to prevent insects and disease from harming your mushroom production. Mushroom SafetyA short look at worker protection and mushroom harvesting and packing procedures A Look at Shiitake and other specialty mushroom production detailsBasic growth needs of Shiitake and a few other mushrooms. |
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