ME is home to some world-class edible and medicinal mushrooms and anyone with a discerning eye who follows prudent guidelines can supplement plate and pantry with healthy excellent-tasting, sustainably harvested food. Come and be exposed to the possibilities.
Saturday September 22, 2012 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Windsor TentThe larger of the two speakers' tents in the Agricultural Demonstrations area. Located south of the Ag Demo exhibitors' tent, across from the South Orchard.
Some of the most researched and respected medicinal mushrooms in the world grow commonly in Maine's forests and fields. Come learn the common mushrooms and how to integrate them into your life as functional food and dietary supplements.
Fungi are integral and essential community members of any forest or field ecosystem. Without their efforts, the lives of most plants and animals would cease. From Shiva, the Destroyer and Transformer to the most skillful community builder, mushrooms connect us and keep our world whole.