Results of year 1 mushroom/shiitake research

Results of Year 1: Integrating ducks into log-grown shiitake mushroom cultivation for slug control and added yields

“As mentioned in previous posts, in early 2012 I received funding from NE-SARE, to study the integration of ducks into my mushroom laying yard as possible slug control. I also sought to compare different breeds for this task and to see how marketable duck products were to the local region. This past season I was fortunate to work with farmers, chefs, researchers, and extension folks as I raised 45 ducks of four breed types in my roughly 1000 log shiitake mushroom operation.”

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