Photo: Shiitake on PNW red alder credit Justin ODea
Forest-Grown Shiitake Workshop (Hands-On | Vancouver, WA)
Looking to diversify your farm or explore a small forest-based enterprise? Join Washington State University Extension for a hands-on workshop on growing shiitake mushrooms on logs.
Choose a date:
Time: 2:30 – 6:30 PM
Location: 78th St. Heritage Farm
Cost: $30 per farm (includes up to 3 participants)
This interactive workshop covers the essentials of forest-grown shiitake production—whether you’re adding to your farm or starting a side venture. Each farm will inoculate a log to take home and receive practical guidance materials.
You’ll learn:
- Selecting and preparing logs
- Choosing shiitake strains
- Inoculation techniques and tools
- Site setup and seasonal management
- Enterprise planning basics
- Current research in forest-cultivated mushrooms
Contact: Justin O’Dea at (360) 524-2383