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Nathan Gore – Mushroom Farming


Lesson Plans & Curriculum
High School

A two-part student worksheet about mushroom farming. The first page is a video-viewing guide for “Mushroom Farming SAE | Nathan Gore,” prompting students to describe Nathan’s SAE and the step-by-step mushroom-growing process. The second page is a research table where students investigate five gourmet mushroom species (Wine Cap, Shiitake, Maitake, Oyster, and Chicken of the Woods) using a suggested online resource.

At a glance

Grade level
9-10
Materials
  • Video: "Mushroom Farming SAE | Nathan Gore" (https://vimeo.com/355395940)
  • Suggested Resource: "Six Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms You Can Easily Grow in Your Garden" (https://www.tyrantfarms.com/6-gourmet-and-medicinal-mushrooms-you-can-easily-grow-in-your-garden/)

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Mushroom Farming SAE

Nathan Gore, a 12th grader from Chiefland High School, shares his experience in mushroom farming as part of his Supervised Agricultural Experience. He explains the process starting with cutting and preparing logs, drilling holes for mushroom mycelium, and moving them to a fruiting house. The operation has grown from 500 to 2,500 logs, and Nathan enjoys the rewarding experience of harvesting mushrooms for market.

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