Fungus to Fortune: How to Start a Profitable Mushroom Farming Business

By Greg Thomas

Are you ready to turn your passion for mushrooms into a thriving, income-generating business? How to Start a Profitable Mushroom Farming Business is your complete, step-by-step guide to growing, marketing, and selling gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Whether you're a backyard hobbyist, a small-scale farmer, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this book provides the practical knowledge and inspiration you need to launch and scale a successful mushroom operation. Inside, you'll learn: Why mushroom farming is one of the most sustainable and profitable agricultural businesses today How to choose the right mushroom varieties for your goals and climate What tools, substrates, and systems you need to set up your grow space Techniques for inoculation, incubation, fruiting, harvesting, and pest control Strategies for selling locally, building a brand, and setting up online and subscription sales Real-world case studies and lessons from growers who turned small-scale grows into full-time income Tips on recordkeeping, licensing, budgeting, and writing your own business plan With actionable advice, real-life stories, and expert insights, this book takes the guesswork out of mushroom farming and replaces it with clarity, confidence, and proven strategies for success. Whether you're growing oyster mushrooms in your garage or dreaming of running a commercial farm, this book is your trusted companion on the path to a profitable mushroom business.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1326521748
• ISBN13: 9781326521745
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"