Fungi and Hemp: Creative Pathways to Healthy Soil

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Hi, y’all! Johanna here from the TX Soil Sisters.

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Crystal and I visited Fallen Oak Mycology to chat with the founder, Josh Googins, and COO Zahia Tawil, exploring the intersection of fungi, hemp, and regenerative agriculture.

You can see some of the pictures and videos from our tour of the facilities below.

Our podcast conversation delves into how fungi and hemp can be harnessed for soil remediation, sustainable farming, and building.

The episode discusses innovative nature-based solutions for fashion, construction, and plastic waste. Josh and Zahia share the realities, challenges, and creativity of scaling a sustainable mushroom operation.

And if you’re curious to grow fungi and up your culinary game, the duo share practical insights into at-home cultivation and preparing mushrooms like a chef.

Happy farming and healthy living, y’all!

Love,

Jo (and Crystal) ❤️

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Time Stamps and Links

Connect with Fallen Oak Mycology:

www.fallenoakmycology.com | @fallenoakmycology on IG

Take a look inside Fallen Oak Mycology.

00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters Podcast

01:06 Introducing Our Guests: Josh and Zahia of Fallen Oak Mycology

01:22 Josh's Journey with Fungi and Agriculture

03:22 Zahia's Path from Biomedical Engineering to Sustainable Fashion and Fallen Oak Mycology

07:11 Exploring the Synergy of Hemp and Fungi

29:45 Challenges and Innovations in Mushroom Cultivation

38:21 Scaling Up: Challenges and Solutions

38:59 The Importance of Temperature in Mushroom Cultivation

40:21 Shelf Life and Dehydration of Mushrooms

41:07 Exploring the Supplement Market

43:09 Personal Stories and Health Benefits

44:47 Grain Choices for Mushroom Cultivation

46:40 Local Agriculture and Community Support

49:02 Hemp Genetics, Fiber, and Agricultural Potential

56:03 Genetic Modification and Sustainable Practices

01:09:43 Cooking Tips and Final Thoughts

Book Recommendation from Josh and Zahia: The Mushroom Cultivator

Industrial Hemp Processing in Texas: www.pandabiotech.com


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