The Forest Farmacy

08/01/2026

07/30/2026

A small scale mushroom farm business can begin with a few fruiting blocks, a shaded stack of inoculated logs, or a humble grow room in a barn. But if you want it to last, the real work is larger than producing beautiful mushrooms.

You are learning to farm in relationship with the forest, your customers, your body, and the living systems that make each harvest possible.

Mushrooms offer a rare doorway into livelihood-building because they can grow in small spaces, transform agricultural byproducts, and reach market quickly. Still, they are not effortless income.

Gourmet and medicinal cultivation asks for clean processes, careful observation, reliable climate control, and an honest market plan.

The most resilient farm is not necessarily the one producing the most pounds. It is the one whose scale, species, sales channels, and stewardship practices fit the land and the life of the grower.

👉👉 Keep Reading: https://www.theforestfarmacy.com/blog/building-a-small-scale-mushroom-farm-business-that-gives-back

07/30/2026

Sign Up Today: https://www.theforestfarmacy.com/event/september-mushroom-growing-for-beginners-on-the-farm/6172/

07/28/2026

For thousands of years, fungi have been recognized not only as food, but as medicine. Ancient herbalists in China brewed Reishi teas to calm the spirit and strengthen immunity. Siberian peoples carried Chaga on long journeys for vitality and resilience.

Today, scientific studies are confirming what Indigenous and ancestral traditions long knew: mushrooms carry compounds that modulate immunity, reduce inflammation, support energy, and help restore balance in the body.

👉👉 Keep Reading: https://www.theforestfarmacy.com/blog/from-medicine-to-movement-mushrooms-for-healing-and-regeneration/

07/25/2026

In this three-show series, Emiliano Lemus interviews Christopher and Katherine Parker about their book The Mycelial Healer, as well as their work in wild co-tending, and deep roots in Indigenous healing and ecology.

Listen to hear about growing mushrooms at home, incorporating mycelia into your recipes, and fun mushroom science — then deepen into the traditional and spiritual science of moving in right relationship with the land, fungi, plants, and animals.

Episode #1: https://kpfa.org/episode/planting-medicine-february-17-2026/
Episode #2: https://kpfa.org/episode/planting-medicine-february-24-2026/
Episode #3: https://kpfa.org/episode/planting-medicine-march-3-2026/

07/22/2026

Have you ever felt that growing mushrooms is more than a hobby—that it’s a way to work with the forest instead of against it? In this guide, you’ll learn how to cultivate gourmet and medicinal varieties with a reverent, step-by-step approach, from creating the right conditions to building reliable yields. It also speaks to the heart of stewardship: fungi as teachers in regeneration, soil health, and local healing. If you’re ready to turn curiosity into real skills—and grow a purpose-led livelihood that doesn’t feed the industrial machine—you’ll want this one in your hands.

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07/15/2026

🚨 LAST CALL!! 🚨

Start Your Regenerative Mushroom Farm LIVE webinar is tonight!

Whether you're curious about regenerative agriculture or are an experienced grower, we invite you to embark on a journey that will empower you to cultivate mushrooms sustainably, regenerate your land, and build a thriving business rooted in ecological stewardship.

We have been growing mushrooms for 35 years, commercially for the last 15. We have made many mistakes, failed a lot, and find great satisfaction in helping other growers get to a profitable growing system in a fraction of the time.

During this 90-minute engaging workshop, you’ll discover the fundamentals of mushroom cultivation, including:

🍄 Why mushrooms fit into diversified farms and new income streams
🍄 Low-tech, low-cost growing methods that create feedback loops early
🍄 How to avoid the pitfalls that cause most people to stall
🍄 Practical ways to think about yield, pricing, and local demand
🍄 A clear look at building a system that can support livelihood
🍄 And so much more!

👉👉 Grab Your Seat: https://www.theforestfarmacy.com/en/live-webinar-start-your-regenerative-mushroom-farm

07/14/2026

Register Here: https://www.theforestfarmacy.com/en/live-webinar-start-your-regenerative-mushroom-farm

07/12/2026

Mushrooms are having a moment—but this is more than a trend.

Across the world, farmers, gardeners, and land stewards are discovering the extraordinary power of fungi—not just as food or medicine, but as allies in rebuilding soil, supporting biodiversity, and creating resilient, regenerative income.

Whether you’re managing a farm, tending a backyard garden, or stewarding family land, mushrooms offer something rare: a way to nourish the Earth and your livelihood at the same time.

In this article, we’ll explore:
How fungi support soil health and fertility
The practical ways mushrooms can boost your farm or garden’s bottom line
Why they’re an ideal fit for regenerative agriculture
And how to start small—without fancy infrastructure or huge investment

KEEP READING: https://www.theforestfarmacy.com/blog/how-mushrooms-can-regenerate-your-soil-and-your-income/