History and Mission

Hernshaw Farms operates out of West Virginia with a focused mission: transforming mineland into productive farmland and championing the cultivation of nutrient-rich mushrooms. Their farming efforts support the Appalachian revival, breathing new life into the region through sustainable practices.

Products and Offerings

Hernshaw Farms offers a variety of mushroom-based products, including Mushroom Salt—a blend that combines their own farm-grown shiitake, Lion’s Mane, oyster, and maitake mushrooms with locally and sustainably harvested artisan salt. Their flagship product, Dried Lion’s Mane, is renowned for its powerful nutritional qualities supporting brain health.

Mushroom grow kits are another popular offering, designed for easy and successful cultivation at home. These kits come ready-to-grow with minimal maintenance, using local sawdust, grain, and soybean hull as the growth medium.

Additionally, they provide premium Grain Spawn, meticulously prepared using strict sterile practices—perfect for those looking to venture deeper into mushroom cultivation.

Growing Practices

Hernshaw Farms prides itself on maintaining high standards with their cultivation techniques. Mushrooms are grown deep in the historic Memorial Tunnel, where manual control of humidity, light, and air ensures ideal conditions. They use 100% fruiting bodies, avoiding fillers like mycelium or grain to guarantee the purest product.

The farm is committed to rigorous lab testing, ensuring all mushrooms are free of heavy metals and contaminants. Their innovative use of waste materials for soil-building highlights their dedication to environmental stewardship.

Buying Experience

Hernshaw Farms products are accessible for both individual consumers and bulk buyers, with options available for retail and wholesale. They ship rapidly from their farm, ensuring quick delivery to customers' doors.

Customers can experience nutrient-dense mushrooms in a variety of preparations—from culinary dishes to teas and tinctures. For cooking, dried mushrooms can be rehydrated and incorporated into soups, broths, and stir-fries.

Community and Environment

Built on the values of revitalization and sustainability, Hernshaw Farms not only provides high-quality, farm-grown mushrooms but also contributes to the environmental and economic revival of West Virginia.