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

Connor Youngerman

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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 a simple ready-to-fruit block. When folks are just starting indoor mushroom production, we often recommend getting a few ready to fruit mushroom blocks. These are…

Mushrooms, Small Farms Quarterly
Earth Day: A Celebration and a Call to Action

Connor Youngerman

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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 a celebration of our planet and a call to action for a resilient and sustainable future. As we commemorate Earth Day this year, it’s also…

Forestry & Agroforestry, News and Updates

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