Growing Edible Mushrooms at Home
- Friday, May 22, 2026, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Curious about growing your gourmet mushrooms safely and successfully, without expensive equipment? Join us for a hands-on workshop led by Don Gasiewicz, Horticulture/Natural Resource Program Manager from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County. This program is being offered to Allegany County participants as well.
In this workshop you will learn and practice:
- Home-grown mushroom cultivation techniques
- Log maintenance
- Inoculate a log with mycelium, producing edible gourmet shiitake mushrooms for years
You will be able to take your own shiitake log home!
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026.
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: CCE Allegany - 5435 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813
Fee: $30 (All materials are provided, and you take your shiitake log home.)
Registration: Registration form HERE.
Register and secure your spot! This class is perfect for beginners and hobby growers, with enough detail and resources to support those interested in small commercial production.
Contact
Cristian Acosta
Agriculture Educator - Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator
cfa34@cornell.edu
585-268-7644 ext 14
Location
5435A County Road 48
Belmont, NY 14813
Last updated March 19, 2026