Mushroom Farming Consultant

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Main Job duties and responsibilities

- Assess and improve existing mushroom cultivation systems

- Conduct Shiitake mushroom localization research, analyze data and lead development

- Advise on mushroom species selection based on climate, market demand and farm capabilities

- Evaluate and provide technical expertise on substrate preparation, spawn selection, incubation, fruiting and harvesting techniques

- Advise on infrastructure design and environmental parameters

- Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to fungal disease, pests and contamination

- Suggest nutrient amendments and sterilization methods to enhance mushroom growth

- Guide farm layout planning to airflow, hygiene and workflow optimization

- Monitor farm performance metrics, conduct yield analysis, and recommend corrective action

- Analyze market trends and new cultivation technologies, and advise on profitable mushroom varieties

- Educate and train farm staff in modern mushroom farming techniques and quality control

- Ensure practices align with environmental regulations and food safety standards

- Support farm management in planning production cycles and scaling up operation

Qualification and experience requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Biology Science

- 5 years experience in mushroom cultivation, farm consulting or research

- In-depth understanding of the global Shiitake industry and its development

- Strong knowledge of spawn production, substrate management, climate control system and harvesting handling

- Experience with organic or sustainable farming

- Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills

- Ability to train and mentor farm staff effectively

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person