Phillips Mushroom Farms is a staple business in Kennett Square, the Mushroom Capital of the World, writes John Groh for The ...

I had never worked with mushrooms before,” Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County's mushroom industry. “But my ...

The new mushroom farmer’s worst nightmare is contamination, which can cause 40 percent crop loss due to bugs, mold, and ...

While spotlights shine on issues such as the federal budget, legislators from Pa. have presented a more niche bill to the ...

The Mushroom Council welcomed two board members and elected new officers for 2025, and open nominations for the 2026-28 term.

More than 9,000 jobs in the state are supported by mushroom farms. “Every time I speak with mushroom farmers in Chester and Berks counties, they tell me about the unique threats they face ...

Fallbrook Garden Club presents Steve Farrar at the March 25 general meeting. The program will cover how culinary and functional mushroom species can support health and well-being. Farrar has a BS and ...

From there, she began to dream up ways to work and be home with her family. After visiting a mushroom farm out of state, she was hooked. That farmer’s advice for her? “If you can grow flowers ...

I had never worked with mushrooms before,” Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County’s mushroom industry. “But my family has always worked in agriculture, so I like it. I’m used to hard work ...

While Chester County remains the hub of production, mushroom farms also extend into adjacent Berks County and parts of northeastern Maryland. Yet, workforce instability remains a pressing issue ...