We are experimenting with the biological efficiency of "master's mix", "goat mix", and supplemented oak pellets. We will also be getting non gmo soy bean hulls from them after learning that they offer non gmo soy bean hulls. We get all of our substrate from Mushroom Media Online which is all non gmo. We stopped using soy bean hulls because they were from a local farmer that couldn't prove they were non gmo. We have since started switching to supplementing oak wood pellets with wheat bran. We've been using "goat mix" which consists of soy bean hulls and straw pellets. If any substrate is obtained from a non-commercial source, please describe that source. Include names of products and distributors where appropriate. Please indicate in the appropriate box below:ġ) what you use for substrates and supplements (if any) andĢ) the sources of these materials. (Put "N/A" or leave blank for any type you don't produce). Substrate, Supplements, and Other Materialsįor each type of mushroom you produce, tell us about your substrate. Please specify what other markets (if any). Please check all markets you grow for (this will be displayed on your farm profile to help potential buyers find you). Other types you'll be growing, not listed above: Are there any mushroom types you grow or harvest for which you are NOT seeking certification? Please list all such types, and explain why you are not seeking to certify them. Lion's mane, pom-poms (Hericium erinaceus) King stropharia, garden giant, wine cap (Stropharia) Please include any types you intend to grow or harvest in the coming 24 months. We are willing to put the work in by any means necessary to become CNG farmers and are excited to join your community!Ĭheck all types of mushrooms you intend to certify. We also have a clean water supply, non-gmo substrate, a pasteurizer not used for housing toxic materials, and meet every other standard listed as far as I know. For example, we've compiled a list of compost recipients in our town who would be happy to utilize our compost at their homes as well as other places. Our production is successful because we've followed common industry standards, reached out to well known growers online, and worked through various problems. We began growing for farmer's markets in the Central Illinois region roughly two years ago.Īccording to the standards CNG has described, we've already begun farming successfully. We've suffered through the plight of the coronavirus and the challenges that are faced when becoming a new business. Our production scale has increased exponentially over the past three years. Our journey into mycelium growth and mushroom production started on a small scale which we are now trying to expand. I've personally always been fascinated by plants in nature that can improve human health. Mutually all members of the company had family members that had suffered through the traumatic effects of Alzheimer's and dementia. The interest in nootropics stemmed from the Lion's Mane mushroom which research has shown is one of the only known deterrents to Alzheimer's and dementia. Primordia Foods began when myself and a few friends became interested in nootropics. How did you learn to grow mushrooms, and for how long have you been growing them for market? What has prepared you to farm successfully according to CNG standards? * We wanted to effectively be able to demonstrate to customers and businesses that we are dedicated to growing high quality mushrooms that are safe and grown organically. We heard about Certified Naturally Grown when researching how to ensure quality on a professional level. No How did you hear about Certified Naturally Grown? * No Have you ever been denied certification? * No Have you held any certification/s in the past that you don't currently hold? * We couldn't be more excited to become a part of this program which reflects our company goals as well as allowing us to become a part of a community.Īre you currently third party Certified for your produce operation by any other organization (Organic, Biodynamic, etc)? * Certain strains of oyster mushrooms eat plastic and can consume cigarette butts which could help significantly in improving this problem. We have also seen mycoremediation used to terraform landfills. We also would like to expand on this by involving our business in the process of mycoremediation in order to help people see the benefits that mycelium can have on isolating contaminants in soil and wastewater. We want to be able to compost our mushroom substrate for the Earth to use and for people interested in improving their gardens and soil. Primordia Foods is applying to be a part of the Certified Naturally Grown program because the program aligns with many of our company goals. Please briefly tell us why you are applying to be part of the Certified Naturally Grown program.
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