OUR STORY

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LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF TOLEDO IN WOODVILLE, OHIO

Our mission is to revolutionize the way people connect with their food by providing top-quality mushroom growing supplies and comprehensive education to our community and beyond. We are committed to empowering individuals, families, and communities to cultivate their own nutritious mushrooms sustainably. Through innovative agricultural practices and a passion for lifelong learning, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for the environment, promote self-sufficiency, and contribute to a healthier, more resilient world. Join us on a journey to grow, learn, and thrive together.

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REPURPOSE

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GUARANTEE

CULTIVATE

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EMPOWER

In collaboration with local farmers, we're dedicated to repurposing unused farm waste, such as oat hulls, soybean hulls, and hemp stalks. Our commitment to providing GMO-free products is coupled with our ongoing pursuit of organic certification.

Founder and Toledo-native, Thomas Lodge, a passionate botanist and mycologist, honed his mycology expertise at Cal Poly Humboldt. His studies led him from the jungles of Guyana to the caves of Southeast Asia in search of new mushroom species. When he returned to the Midwest in 2019, Thomas embarked on a journey to supply his local community with high quality mushrooms and growing supplies.

When the opportunity arose to relocate from his small downtown Toledo facility to a much more expansive building in Woodville, he seized the chance to not only enhance the space, but also upgrade his technology and opened MidAm Mushrooms. This expansion further ensured that MidAm can provide top-notch mushroom supplies and education to our ever-growing community.

Cultivated in our 13,000 sq ft warehouse, MidAm Mushrooms proudly offers fresh spawn and ready-to-fruit blocks to mushroom farmers and enthusiasts of all skill levels. From within the confines of our state-of-the-art mycelium lab, we produce exceptional mushroom starts, ready to be spread into the community, empowering individuals to take control of their food and adaptogen sources.

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We hope to build on the movement where each person is a steward of their well-being, fostering a profound appreciation for the food and medicine they consume. Join us on this journey towards self-sufficiency, where growing our own food and adaptogens becomes a transformative and empowering experience. Together, let's cultivate a future where small farmers thrive, and individuals are empowered to be the architects of their own sustenance.

OUR COMMUNITY OF GROWERS

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SPECIALTY FARMERS & REGIONAL GROWERS —

Specialty farmers & regional growers who supply healthy gourmet mushrooms to their communities through local groceries, restaurants, and farmers’ markets. By providing bulk blocks and starter spawn, we empower small farmers to enhance the quality and yield of their harvests. Our commitment to sourcing agricultural waste from local farms fosters a symbiotic relationship that strengthens the foundation of our sustainable model.

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GARDENERS SEEKING NEW THINGS TO TRY —

Enthusiastic gardeners are always seeking novel and rewarding growing experience, and to them we present our ready-to-grow. We make cultivating your own edible and medicinal mushrooms simple and easy. Our commitment to GMO-free and organic options aligns with the discerning tastes of mushroom enthusiasts who value quality and sustainability.

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For those captivated by the mystique of mushrooms and the art of cultivation, our products cater to experienced mycologists. Explore a diverse range of offerings, from blank blocks allowing you to choose your preferred mushroom species to specialized products like grain spawn and liquid spawn. We offer a plethora of varieties not found anywhere else, including many locally collected species.