Learn to grow shiitake!! All materials included!!
From Cornell Cooperative Extension Serving Allegany County
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. The program is being extended to Allegany County participants for the first time.
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 – 6:30 pm
Location: CCE Allegany County Office – 5435 County Road 48, Belmont, NY 14813
Fee: $30 (all materials included)
How to join:
Participating in this workshop is easy! Simply visit https://allegany.cce.cornell.edu/events, look for this event and register to secure your spot. For any questions, please contact Cristian Acosta at cfa34@cornell.edu or calling 585-268-7644 ext. 14.
“Growing Gourmet Mushrooms at Home Workshop” is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County.
The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. For more information, call 585-268-7644 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/allegany. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.
