Photo: Kyle Bouchard
Justin’s mushroom research program with WSU Extension is focused on forest-cultivated mushroom production systems for the Pacific Northwest (PNW). His program targets regional adaptations to traditional Japanese forest-cultivated mushroom production systems using locally-sourced logs as a substrate. Justin’s Extension work focuses on this system as a readily-accessible, low-impact production system for diversified farms to produce mushrooms and for startup mushroom growers that otherwise lack ready access to indoor production facilities.
Evaluating Commercial Specialty Mushroom Production Feasibility for Diversified Farms and Small Woodland Owners in Western WA.
Photo: Justin O'Dea
WSU Center For Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources BIOAg-funded research project (2019-2022)
Forest-Cultivated Mushroom Production for Pacific Northwest Diversified Farms and Startups
Photo: Justin O'Dea
Western SARE-funded Research and Education project (2023-2025)