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Justin and Nikki Triquet discuss their journey into chaga farming and the impact of sustainable practices in the Maine woods.

Deep in the Maine woods, Justin and Nikki Triquet are doing something few people have ever seen before...farming chaga.In this episode, we sit down with Justin and Nikki of JustNiks MycoSilva, also known as The Chaga Farmers, to talk about how their journey began, what led them from other nature-based businesses into the world of fungi, and why chaga completely changed the direction of their lives.We discuss the world beneath the forest floor, birch trees, sustainable chaga cultivation, entrepreneurship, sacrifice, conservation, and what it means to build a life around the Maine woods.This conversation is about seeing the forest differently, not just as trees, but as a living, connected system and the relationships it fosters all around us.Enjoy!Check out the chaga farmers Justin and Nikki:https://justniksmycosilva.com*A Note from The Chaga Farmers:*"We wanted to personally share something important with you. Our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for The Chaga Farmers has officially been set up and submitted for final review.This project has been years in the making. What began as a deep interest in chaga, forest farming, and responsible cultivation has grown into a Maine-based…

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