Fungi Cultivation with Giovanna D'Angelo

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Giovanna D'Angelo about her work in fungi cultivation and the Forest Farming Program.

On this week's show, we'll be discussing how Giovanna inoculates mushrooms--mainly shiitake and now oyster--through CFA's FOREST FARMING PROGRAM. Giovanna is also looking into growing other mushrooms for members. Giovanna was hired full-time as CFA’s Education Forester in December 2024. She earned her Associates of Applied Science from The New York State Ranger School of SUNY ESF in May 2024. She leads the Forest Farming Program and assists in the development, implementation, and marketing of CFA’s programs and events. She additionally creates written content for the CFA newsletter and weekly email blast. She strives to foster reconnection with our lands through education of the public to promote land stewardship.

People in this episode

Guest: Giovanna D'Angelo

Topics covered

• fungi cultivation
• mushroom inoculation
• forest farming
• education
• land stewardship

Keywords

• fungi
• mushrooms
• shiitake
• oyster
• forest farming
• education
• land stewardship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CFA

Places: New York State Ranger School of SUNY ESF

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