In “Building a Profitable Micro Mushroom Farm,” Tim and Tina break down what it actually takes in 2026 to turn mushrooms from an interesting hobby into a real, repeatable small business. They dig into the unit economics most people skip, which varieties sell reliably, how to choose a production method, and what your first setup should look like if you are trying to stay lean.

They cover the boring but decisive parts: contamination control, consistent yields, labor and workflow, substrate sourcing, climate and humidity management, packaging, shelf life, and food safety expectations. Then they shift to sales, farmers markets vs restaurants vs direct to consumer, pricing, contracts, and how to avoid the trap of producing more than you can sell.

This is a practical, research driven look at how to start small, dial in consistency, and scale without blowing cash on a fancy grow room that never pays for itself.