Virginia Cooperative ExtensionFrey, Gregory2015-08-062015-08-062014-04-03http://hdl.handle.net/10919/56051This publication describes a technique for shiitake production and marketing that can be used and adapted by Virginia farmers, hobbyists, or teachers. It describes common techniques based on the available research, as well as areas of disagreement and typical difficulties producers may face, such as pests. In addition to production methods, this publication describes some of the basics of the finances and marketing of shiitake mushrooms for those interested in using them for income production.9 pagesapplication/pdfen-USVirginia Cooperative Extension materials are available for public use, re-print, or citation without further permission, provided the use includes credit to the author and to Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Tech, and Virginia State University.CropsVegetables & Specialty CropsFarm Business Mgmt. & PlanningGardening & The EnvironmentExtension publicationhttp://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ANR/ANR-102/ANR-102-pdf.pdfLentinula edodesCultivationFood marketingIncome