fungal focus blog

Despite its current popularity, mycology (the study of fungi) has been a historically overlooked and understudied topic. Learn about the importance of fungi and the world of mycology.


Utah is not the easiest environment to grow crops that rely on water and humidity. Check out this entry for ways to successfully cultivate in our dry climate.


Ever wonder what we can do to reduce our environmental impact while growing mushrooms? Read this entry to get some ideas.


Meet our cast of characters. Scroll all the way down to see what’s in development behind the scenes.


Mycology has been systemically overlooked by academia and policy makers, but can sliding under the radar be an advantage?


How can fungi help us grow better, more resilient crops in our farms and gardens? What exactly does this look like in our unique climate? This year, we will be putting it all to the test.

Growing food in a desert can be defeating and demoralizing at times. However, we are of the opinion that it is still really, really important.