Growing Shiitake Mushrooms
The Shiitake Farm will be using the by-products of ethanol production to grow organic shiitake and oyster mushrooms. To make ethanol, we simply separate the starch and sugar from the feedstock and what’s left over is a mash of highly concentrated nutrients. We will use this mash to produce a variety of products and some will be used as a substrate to grow the mushrooms. The market for shiitake in the United States is growing and virtually untapped. We believe this creates a wonderful opportunity for anyone who can perfect the technique of growing shiitake mushrooms. The mushrooms are not only highly valuable, the medicinal properties and health benefits are unmatched by other foods. Shiitake has been shown to reduce cholesterol, fight cancer and AIDS, boost the immune system and overall health of people who consume the mushrooms.
