Mush Ohio

01/30/2026

Find us at the Ohio New & Small Farm Conference on March 14th in Wooster!

🍄 Fruiting bags available for purchase
📱 See the system we use to track every bag we grow
💬 Happy to answer your mushroom cultivation questions

OSU Wooster Campus | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

https://u.osu.edu/gofarmohio/programs/new-and-small-farm-conference/

2026 Small Farm Conference: March 14th from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm in Wooster Ohio at the OSU Campus Small Farm Conference Registration is OPEN! Early Bird Registration is $95 if you register befo…

10/23/2025

We are incredibly honored to be featured by the Farmer Veteran Coalition in their latest Fellowship Fund Spotlight!

This article beautifully captures our "why" of building a circular economy model, leveraging technology for precision agriculture, and empowering fellow veterans.

We are immensely grateful for the support from FVC and the Wounded Warrior Project. The Fellowship Fund grant for our automated bagger was a complete game-changer for our efficiency, and their sponsorship for our upcoming TSTI EU-U.S. Fellowship is an incredible opportunity.

Thank you for sharing our story! We're proud to be part of this community and focused on paying it forward.

Mark Beacom, U.S. Army Veteran, and his wife, Amy, are the founders of Mush Ohio, a farm specializing in gourmet and medicinal mushrooms. Thanks to the Fellowship Fund, funded by Wounded Warrior Project, they were able to greatly increase their efficiency and focus on more tasks.

10/17/2025

🎉 BIG NEWS! We're thrilled to share that our founder, Mark Beacom, has been selected for the EU-U.S. Fellowship for Young Leaders in Agriculture!

Mark is one of only 14 American and 14 European farmers chosen to participate in this incredible year-long program that brings together agricultural innovators from Europe and the United States. 🌍🚜

A huge THANK YOU to the Farmer Veteran Coalition for believing in us and helping make this dream a reality! 💚

Over the next year, Mark will be:
✈️ Traveling to Europe and hosting EU farmers here in the U.S.
📚 Learning from international experts in sustainable agriculture
🤝 Building lifelong connections with farmers across the Atlantic
💡 Bringing innovative solutions back home to Mush Ohio

We can't wait to share this journey with you and bring what we learn back to strengthen our local food system!

Read the full announcement on our blog: https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/mush-ohio-selected-for-inaugural-eu-u-s-fellowship-for-young-leaders-in-agriculture

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06/26/2025

It's here! The Mush Ohio Explorer Kits are now officially available. Turn summer boredom into a hands-on science quest and watch your child discover a hidden world.

To celebrate, the first 10 orders will receive a FREE, limited-edition fabric patch!

Each kit comes with real lab gear, unlocks our new online Explorer Portal to earn badges and create time-lapses, and helps support local classrooms.

Tap the link to shop now before the limited badges are gone!
https://mushoh.io/s/summer-science

06/11/2025

More news for Mush Ohio! 🎉 We're officially Homegrown By Heroes certified through the Farmer Veteran Coalition! This incredible designation honors veteran-owned farms and marks another exciting chapter for us.

This also strengthens our participation in the amazing partnership between FVC Homegrown by Heroes and the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Ohio Proud Program. As part of this, we received a FREE six-month Ohio Proud membership – a testament to the vital support veterans are receiving in Ohio agriculture! Check out Ohio Farmer Veteran Coalition for more details on how to get your free membership.

Learn more about what this means for Mush Ohio, and how these partnerships are supporting veteran farmers across the state or reach out to us directly: 👇
https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/honoring-service-growing-local-mush-ohio-is-now-homegrown-by-heroes-certified

We have more exciting news to share from Mush Ohio! We are incredibly proud to announce that Mush Ohio has officially earned the Homegrown By Heroes (HBH) certification through the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC). This powerful designation recognizes farms like ours that are owned and operated by U.S...

06/09/2025

BIG NEWS from Mush Ohio! 🍄 We're incredibly excited to announce we're now officially members of Ohio Proud! This amazing partnership through the Farmer Veteran Coalition's Homegrown by Heroes program is a huge step for us. Learn all about what this means for Mush Ohio and our commitment to local goodness! 👇

https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/supporting-ohios-veterans-mush-ohio-joins-ohio-proud

We have incredibly exciting news to share from Mush Ohio! We are thrilled to announce that Mush Ohio is officially a member of Ohio Proud, a program dedicated to promoting food and agricultural products grown, processed, or produced right here in Ohio. This significant milestone for Mush Ohio is mad...

06/03/2025

🍄 See What You Could Be Harvesting! Exciting Mush News! 🍄

Ever dreamt of picking your own delicious gourmet mushrooms right from your garden? Our NEW blog post dives into the most rewarding part: fruiting & harvesting your own Black Pearl King, Lion's Mane, or Chestnut mushrooms!

This is the grand finale of our Mush Ohio Springtime Cultivation Guide by Amy Beacom, BUT if you're just getting curious, it's the PERFECT peek at the amazing results you can get!
Thinking of starting? It's never too late! 🌱 This post will show you the endgame, and you can find Parts 1, 2, and 3 of our guide on the Mush Ohio blog to walk you through every step from the very beginning!

In our latest article, learn about:
🎉 The incredible moment your mushrooms start to fruit!
😋 The joy of harvesting your very own gourmet bounty!
🙌 Keeping the goodness going post-harvest!
🧐 Easy troubleshooting tips!

Click the link to see the rewarding final steps, and if you're inspired to start your own mushroom patch, find our complete guide series on the Mush Ohio blog. Let's grow together!

🔗 https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/harvest-harmony-reaping-your-gourmet-mushroom-rewards-beyond

05/28/2025

Spring has sprung, and so can your mushrooms! 🌱🍄 Part 3 of our 'Get Growing!' guide is here, and it's time to get those hands dirty – literally!

We're showing you how to turn your Mush Ohio spawn into a thriving garden patch, starting with the most crucial step: inoculation! ✨ Look at that beautiful grain ready to mix!

In this part, you'll learn:
- Finding the best shady spot 🌳
- Prepping substrate (hello, Lasagna Method!)
- Mixing & inoculating your bed! ✅

Ready for an amazing harvest right in your Ohio backyard? Click the link to read Part 3 now! 👉 https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/get-growing-cultivating-gourmet-mushrooms-in-your-ohio-garden-this-spring

❓ What part of the growing process do you find most interesting? Let us know below! 👇

05/13/2025

✨ Part 2 of the Mush Ohio Guide to Springtime Mushroom Cultivation is NOW LIVE on the blog! ✨

This week, we're showcasing some incredible gourmet stars perfect for your Ohio garden: the robust Black Pearl King, fascinating Lion's Mane, and delectable Chestnut mushroom.

🌳🍄 Discover their unique charms and what makes them thrive!
PLUS, we demystify grain spawn – your essential starting point for a successful harvest. Learn why quality matters and what to look for in healthy spawn from Mush Ohio.

Read all about it here: https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/gourmet-choices-grain-spawn-gold-your-keys-to-mushroom-success-this-spring

Which of these are you dreaming of harvesting this spring in Hartville or your Ohio backyard? 👇

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there from your friends at Mush Ohio! We hope you have a wonderful day filled with love and joy.

05/09/2025

🌱 Fuel Your Ohio Garden with Fungi Power! 🍄

Want a healthier, more vibrant spring garden? The secret might be in the science of fungi!

Our new blog series kicks off with "Spring's Secret Power: How Fungi Fuel Your Ohio Garden and How You Can Partner With Them - Part 1." Written by the knowledgeable Amy Beacom (B.S. in Biochemistry, Kent State University & former St Vincent University researcher), this post breaks down the fascinating ways fungi can supercharge your soil and plants.

Amy’s strong science background means you're getting credible, well-researched information to help your garden flourish.

🌿 Click here to learn how to partner with these amazing natural allies: https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/springs-secret-power-how-fungi-fuel-your-ohio-garden-and-how-you-can-partner-with-them-part-1

This is just the beginning! Follow us for more insights in our Spring Blog Series designed to help your Ohio garden thrive.

05/02/2025

HUGE NEWS from Northeastern Ohio! 🎉 Mush Ohio is incredibly honored and thrilled to announce we've been selected as recipients of the prestigious 2025 Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund award!

This vital program is run by the Farmer Veteran Coalition, and our specific award comes with the generous sponsorship of the Wounded Warrior Project. We are deeply grateful for their belief in our mission and their incredible support for veteran farmers. 🙏

This fellowship is a game-changer, providing critical funding for essential equipment that will help us scale up production and prepare for our exciting specialty mushroom launch!

We shared the full story (and the photo below!) on our new blog post – check it out to learn more about what this means for Mush Ohio!

➡️ https://mushoh.io/blogs/news/fueling-our-growth-mush-ohio-awarded-prestigious-2025-farmer-veteran-fellowship

Thank you to FVC, WWP, and our amazing community for the support! Exciting times ahead!