Our Story
Jay and Gwen have been living in the Asheville area for 18+ years. Our background is steeped in regenerative agriculture and agro-ecology.
Gwen began her farming career in 2006 with an apprenticeship at the Aprovecho Institute in Cottage Grove, Oregon. She then moved to Asheville to be closer to family. She has an M.S. in Horticulture, a B.S. in Biology with a focus on field botany and plant genetics, and certificates in woodworking and permaculture design. She is an Organic Growers School Farm Beginnings and Journeyperson graduate.
Jay grew up in Marion, NC on his family’s homestead. He has a bachelor’s in Photography from UNCA and an associate degree in Civil Engineering. He loves to design earthworks, water catchment systems, and efficient mushroom production spaces.
We both volunteer as mushroom identifiers at the Asheville Mushroom Club. Come out to a foray!
Our mission is to promote community food security by providing delicious, affordable, and nutrient-dense mushrooms.