In nearby Elk County!
Elk County (PA) Conservation District
Did you know that Ridgway has a mushroom farm!?
We didn't and it's probably not what you're expecting.
Today, by invitation of the Elk County Farm Bureau, Kate & Alyson had the opportunity to tour Shiitake Joes operation in Ridgway as part of a legislative tour.
Joe gave us a tour of his facility, explained the various steps in the mushroom growing process, and answered ~1,000 questions.
We were surprised to learn that his operation doesn't use any manure, and the mushrooms don't need darkness.
Joe is working towards obtaining his organic certification.
He grows Shiitake, Lion's Mane, and a rotating seasonal mushroom
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@Katering by Kate catered lunch and really opened our eyes to the culinary delights that could be made with Joe's mushrooms.
It was a neat day!
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