Forest Fungi Culinary Mushrooms

Forest Fungi Culinary Mushrooms Forest Fungi in Athens, OH USA grows and sells fresh culinary and medicinal mushrooms, extracts, and liquid culture.

We specialize in working with Appalachian species. USDA approved, we offer mycology related lab services and consultancy - please inquire.

Come get some fresh oyster mushrooms, some dried lion’s mane and more at the Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Ohio today...
05/30/2026

Come get some fresh oyster mushrooms, some dried lion’s mane and more at the Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Ohio today Saturday 5/30/2026! To the left of the community center - we’ll see you there until noon!

We will be at the Athens Farmer's Market today Saturday 5/16/26 from 9 to noon! Come grab some fresh lion's mane, oyste...
05/16/2026

We will be at the Athens Farmer's Market today Saturday 5/16/26 from 9 to noon! Come grab some fresh lion's mane, oyster mushrooms, or king trumpet mushrooms, with some freeze dried mushroom jerky, mushroom soup mix and more!

Happy Mother’s Day to this terrific lady
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to this terrific lady

Swimming in Lions Mane! I’m happy to announce we’re bringing it back to market!Come check it out this Saturday at the At...
05/04/2026

Swimming in Lions Mane!
I’m happy to announce we’re bringing it back to market!
Come check it out this Saturday at the Athens Farmer's Market - from 9-noon!

Appalachian Fungal Diversity Lab Expands Field Capabilities with New Imaging Equipment and Satellite CommunicationAthens...
05/01/2026

Appalachian Fungal Diversity Lab Expands Field Capabilities with New Imaging Equipment and Satellite Communication
Athens, Ohio – April 30, 2026 –
The Appalachian Fungal Diversity Lab in Athens, Ohio, has significantly expanded its field research capabilities with new imaging equipment and satellite communication technology. The upgrades enable researchers to safely document fungal species across remote Appalachian terrain while capturing everything from landscape-scale habitat context to microscopic spore morphology.
The lab added the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4.0 PRO lens (16-50mm full-frame equivalent) for wide-angle habitat documentation, a Peak Design Capture Clip v3 chest-mounted camera carrying system for efficient hands-free transport during hikes, and the Garmin InReach Mini 2 satellite communicator for two-way messaging, location sharing, and emergency SOS capability in areas without cell service.
These additions complement the lab’s existing OM System OM-1 Mark II camera, 60mm macro lens, and 40-150mm telephoto zoom, creating a complete end-to-end workflow: wide-angle habitat documentation, high-resolution macro morphology with focus stacking, telephoto detail shots, and photomicrography through compound and dissecting microscopes for spore and micromorphological analysis.
“With these new tools, we can now safely and efficiently tell the complete story of Appalachian fungi—from the forest landscape where they grow, to the fine morphological details visible only under the microscope,” said Luca Gagliano, mycologist and lead researcher at the lab. “The Garmin InReach Mini 2 gives our team peace of mind when working in remote backcountry areas, while the expanded imaging system delivers publication-quality results across every scale of fungal research.”
The OM-1 Mark II’s advanced computational photography features—including High-Res Shot mode (up to 50MP+), Live ND, and Live Graduated ND—enable researchers to produce detailed images in challenging forest lighting conditions. Combined with the Garmin InReach Mini 2’s satellite connectivity, the lab can now conduct longer, safer expeditions deep into the Appalachian wilderness while maintaining reliable communication with the outside world.
The lab’s work is supported by Forest Fungi, an Athens, Ohio-based USDA-inspected micro-farm and mycology operation specializing in gourmet and medicinal mushroom cultivation, liquid cultures, extracts, and native species research. The expanded capabilities will support ongoing genetic research, species documentation, and educational outreach about Appalachian fungal biodiversity.
About the Appalachian Fungal Diversity Lab
The Appalachian Fungal Diversity Lab is dedicated to documenting, studying, and conserving the rich fungal biodiversity of the Appalachian region through field research, high-resolution imaging, and genetic analysis. The lab operates in partnership with Forest Fungi and contributes to broader scientific understanding of native mushroom species, their ecological roles, and potential applications in medicine and sustainable agriculture.
Contact:
Luca Gagliano, Mycologist & Lead Researcher
Appalachian Fungal Diversity Lab • Athens, Ohio
forest-fungi.com

Sh*take logs that we inoculated months ago are pinning and fruiting!
04/30/2026

Sh*take logs that we inoculated months ago are pinning and fruiting!

A great morning at the farmers market in Athens, Ohio today! Thanks to everybody who came out!
04/26/2026

A great morning at the farmers market in Athens, Ohio today! Thanks to everybody who came out!

We'll have fresh mushrooms, tinctures, mushroom soup mix, dehydrated and freeze dried jerky, mushroom spice blends, and ...
04/25/2026

We'll have fresh mushrooms, tinctures, mushroom soup mix, dehydrated and freeze dried jerky, mushroom spice blends, and dried and powdered mushrooms today Saturday May 25 from 9-12 noon at the Athens Farmer's Market on East State Street in Athens at the community center parking lot! Stop by our tent, and pick up a free sample!

Fresh Oyster mushrooms for sale! Please call 740-818-7793 for pick up or delivery in the Athens, Ohio area!
03/27/2026

Fresh Oyster mushrooms for sale! Please call 740-818-7793 for pick up or delivery in the Athens, Ohio area!

We'll be at the Athens Farmer's Market tomorrow! We'll have fresh Lion's Mane and Oyster mushrooms, dehydrated mushrooms...
03/13/2026

We'll be at the Athens Farmer's Market tomorrow! We'll have fresh Lion's Mane and Oyster mushrooms, dehydrated mushrooms, and powdered mushrooms - 3/14/26 from 9AM - 12 noon! Come try our yummy mushroom seasoning blends, mushroom jerky or pick up some of our double extracted Lion's Mane or Turkey Tail mushroom tincture!

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Athens, OH
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