Posts by Connor Youngerman

Connor is the Agroforestry and Mushroom Specialist with the Cornell Small Farms Program. He applies his skills and experience toward climate resiliency outreach for new, established, and historically excluded farmers.

The Science of DIY Mushroom Substrates

By Connor Youngerman / April 14, 2025

What our research has revealed about growing specialty mushrooms indoors on different materials. Mushroom cultivation is an art as much as a science, and for many growers, it starts with…

Earth Day: A Celebration and a Call to Action

By Connor Youngerman / April 21, 2024

The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second-best time to plant a tree is now. This idea captures the essence of Earth Day – both…