Wild Foraged Mushroom Certification This workshop, for wild mushroom foragers interested in receiving state approval to sell wild foraged mushrooms to consumers at farmers markets and to restaurants, will feature identification of 20 species or groups of mushrooms and the opportunity to receive on-site certification. Chefs, farmers market managers, purchasing agents for grocers and interested citizens who may not necessarily need to be certified may attend this workshop, without certification, at a reduced rate from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. April 18 April 25 Constitution Hall 430 W Allegan St Lansing, MI 48933 NW MI Horticultural Research Center 6686 S Center Hwy Traverse City, MI 49684 May 2 Marquette Food Coop 502 W Washington St Marquette, MI 49855 Agenda: 8:30–9 am Registration 9 am–noon Welcome and Program Overview, by Chris Wright Mycological presentations focused on biology, characteristics, and identification Noon–1 pm Lunch (provided) 1–2:30 pm Hands-on work with specimens and direct interaction with mycologists 2:30–3:30 pm Independent study 3:30–5 pm Written practicum and ID exam Exam will be true/false, multiple choice, and short answer and will include identification of specimens. Test score of 80% is mandatory to receive certification. On-site certification is optional. Certification will be valid for 5 years. Register online at www.midwestmycology.org Registration fees are $175 for foragers seeking certification or $85 for interested individuals who don’t require certification Registration Deadline: Midnight of the Sunday prior to each workshop date. Contact Chris Wright, Midwest American Mycological Information, at [email protected] or 248-957-8881 for more information. This workshop qualifies for 3 MIFMA Market Manager Certificate Program Professional Development Hours. Visit www.mifma.org or call 517.432.3381 for more information. Midwest American Mycological Information (MAMI) Partners: