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Pioneers in Exotic Mushroom Cultivation Since 1977

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We grow more varieties of culinary and nutraceutical mushrooms than any other farm in the United States.

 

Our Philosophy

Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc. is committed to growing the finest quality specialty mushrooms using sustainable practices. We have been pioneer growers of fresh culinary mushrooms since 1977, when we were the first to commercially cultivate shiitake in the United States.

Our fresh mushroom division, Mycopia Mushrooms, has earned its reputation as the premier grower of top quality, flavorful forest mushrooms that are "no longer wild, but far from tame." Our mushrooms are grown on oak-based substrate in reusable bottles. After the mushrooms are harvested, the spent substrate is recycled and turned into compost that is highly prized by local farmers and wineries. Our mushrooms have been certified organic and kosher since 2005.

Since we were founded, we have also produced a line of mushroom mycelial biomass products for the nutraceutical industry. Contact us for more information on Mycobiotic Nutraceuticals.

 

Recent News & Events

News & Events
Featured Gourmet Mushrooms Employee: Jesus Martinez
Where were you???
Morel Cultivation
Poisonous Fungi
 
Brown clamshell babies going up on a Tuesday 🍄🙏 #mushrooms #organicfood #mycopiamushrooms #mycopia #beechmushrooms #clamshellmushrooms #brownclamshell #shimeji #farmlife #urbanag #verticalfarming #mycology #fungusamongus 📸: @marielwools
LIMITED RELEASE: Pink Oyster mushrooms for your Valentine, available in our chef's sampler! 💓 #pleurotusdjamor #pinkoyster #mushrooms #organic #valentine #urbanag #mycology #foodie #winterproduce #superfood #foodstagram #veggies
Love is in the air... #comingsoon 🍄💖 #pinkoyster #mushrooms #organic #valentine #mycology #mycopia #mycopiamushrooms #verticalfarming
How to win Thanksgiving: bring (or ship!) a cornucopia of gourmet mushrooms. Order 2-lb or 4-lb baskets! 🍄🍁 #mushrooms #hostessgift #hostgift #thanksgiving #thanksgivingdinner #foodie #foodiegram #sonomacounty #vegan #vegetarian #kosher #organic #w
A fiery sunrise yesterday at the farm. Now that Sebastopol's mandatory evacuation is lifted, we have mushrooms on their way to help feed first responders and those who are still waiting to get back home, or who have lost their homes. 📸: @mycojustin
New wheels! ✌️ Thanks for the wrap, @signaramasr! 🍄🚛 #mushrooms #specialdelivery #mycopiamushrooms #sonomacounty #mushroomtruck
Unlike many mushrooms, the stem of the Trumpet Royale has the same wonderful texture and flavor as the cap – nothing is wasted! 🍄 #mushroommonday #mycopiamushrooms #trumpetroyale #royaltrumpet #oystermushrooms #mushrooms #fungi #mycology #urba
 
 

1977 —

Selected Sonoma County to start the business due to its mild temperatures and proximity to the San Francisco market. Bought and converted an abandoned chicken farm in Sonoma County to start the business.

 

2001 —

Begin construction of 43,000 sq. ft. facility in Sebastopol. This new facility transitioned Gourmet Mushrooms to a more sustainable method of cultivation using reusable bottles.

 

2005 —

Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc. receives Organic certification from the USDA.

 

2008 —

Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc. introduces Nebrodini Bianco™ to the market.

 

2014 —

Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc. opens a farm in Scottville, MI to keep up with growing demand.

 

2017 —

Gourmet Mushrooms celebrates its 40th Anniversary!

 

— 1976

The idea for Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc. came in 1976, when Malcolm Clark, who was lab director at Boreal Biological Laboratories in Toronto, and David Law, a graduate business student at the University of Wisconsin, meet through a mutual friend.

— 1981

First successful cultivation of wild mushroom, named Pompon Blanc ®, also known as Pom Pom.

 

— 2003

Construction completed on 43,000 square foot facility. First harvest picked and shipped from the new farm.

 

— 2006

Velvet Pioppini™ successfully cultivated and launched, adding another variety to the mix of organic forest mushrooms.

 

— 2010

Begin growing Maitake Frondosa, aka Hen of the Woods. Maitake is rapidly becoming our best selling mushroom in large part due to its exceptional flavor and health benefits.

— 2015

The Michigan farm begins producing all seven varieties.

 
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