Tribulations of a small scale mushroom farmer: Colorado Homestead

[@bigj3508]

Man, I got some stories. Dealt with heat issues (AC went out in summer in Texas) then had a freeze, inferior grain quality, pallets getting lost and having to literally tom clancy splinter cell my way into the freight depot to pick them up during a FLOOD, staffing issues for farmers markets and other adventures lol. That being said, I see so much potential for this business, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I've been following your channel for a while and I'd be lost without your tutorials. Thanks for your work to help the small cultivator.

[@chrisf6024]

Great to see you back on the channel! Love your videos.

[@paul.phillips]

Trying to build something in California where I am is almost impossible, they change the rules on you and come up with new stipulations all the time. Colorado sounds like a walk in the park. Would love a building tour when it's all ready! Cheers

[@squirlmy]

Heh, Massachusetts has more of the opposite problem, there's rules and regulation that may be several decades old, even over 100, and towns can be very conservative. My hometown didn't allow sale of beer or wine at any store or restaurant until the 90s. They kept Prohibition-era rules all that time. It's really never easy.

[@jordanmatt1744]

love the insights and experience Gary thanks for sharing with us! a homestead channel would be awesome mainly cuz i wanna see what else you got growing!

[@macmckulis7440]

Grate job guys, kicking some butt, keep it up.

[@jean-guydelacasiniere1931]

Hi. Thank you so much for your videos. I have a question. Do you know if electromagnetic pollution can impact mushroom cultures ? If yes, in what way? Tank you for your answer.

[@bwandonmelon6333]

We must see more outdoor beds!

[@buttonmushroomsspawn3108]

Good I also

[@ANWCarpetCleaning]

What sort of regulations is there for a mushroom farm? Besides construction/building codes.

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

It depends on where you are located but there are limits to the space being used, cleanliness and GMP, the outside advertising, outdoor activity, traffic, parking, county regulations etc. Even being zoned Ag there can be limits to your operation set by the community.

[@jameswells8350]

how long can mushrooms be stored in general?

[@jameswells8350]

also do you have any problem letting us know the profit the mushrooms have been making? if you do, no worries, just curious

[@RF_Grinch]

Made it to the end of video and you said. £20+ for shipping though as live in UK. Would of purchased. Shame. Anyway. Good luck to you on your journey.

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

thanks for watching and following along! Don’t feel sorry about the hat email me maybe I can find cheaper shipping 🙏🏻🍄❤️

[@Amigafur]

Neat to see someone in the area, I live in Parker, used to live in Castle Rock. I'm not a mushroom farmer myself but I find your channel very fascinating!

[@RF_Grinch]

Where do i get that cap from?

[@FreshfromtheFarmFungi]

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[@ScottWConvid19]

I had a strong suspicion that the reason you haven't uploaded any recent videos had to do with the move and the new facility during the peak market season. Glad you put things into perspective for those looking to start a mushroom farm. Being a newbie, I considered the possibility, being a business owner, I looked into all the aspects and requirements and realized that a mushroom farm would not be a fit for my lifestyle. Even doing it as a hobby and making tinctures, demands more time than I want to invest. Having your own farm, you really can't take much of any time off without having competent, skilled and educated staff or partners.