Fungi and Hemp: Creative Pathways to Healthy Soil
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:
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