Sustainable
One of the growing trends in our community is the move back to locally grown produce. Weekend Farmer’s Markets are thriving, as is the demand for organic produce. Of the 77 mushroom growers in Australia, most are located near our capital cities, with around 30% of national production based in the Hawkesbury area near Sydney.
The mushroom industry is also the ultimate recycler. Mushroom food is made from wheat straw, poultry litter, other organic materials, gypsum and water. When carefully combined, they provide the perfect nutrient-rich medium for production of high-quality mushrooms.
Once the mushroom crop is harvested, the mushroom substrate goes back into the environment as a highly sought-after potting mix and garden mulch. The cycle is complete.
Healthier Life
- See more at: http://www.powerofmushrooms.com.au/did-you-know/history-in-australia/#sthash.buOrAb0v.dpuf