Media Release

ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Extension Office is pleased to announce the following Environmental Horticulture Programs, for December, 2011. This program is offered by Wendy Wilber, Environmental Horticulture Agent.

Growing Shiitake Mushrooms- December 3,  2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alachua County Extension Office (2800 NE 39th Avenue).

Learn the basics of shiitake mushroom growing. Shiitake mushrooms are grown on oak logs. Learn how to prepare and inoculate the logs for shiitake mushroom production.

There is no cost to attend this class. Pre-register by calling 352-337-6209.  For more information about any of these programs, call the Extension Office at 352-955-2402.

All Extension Programs and Services are open to all without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or handicap.  For persons requiring special accommodations, please contact the Extension office at (352) 955-2402 (voice) or TDD/TYY (352) 955-2406 or at the Alachua County Extension Service, 2800 NE 39^th Avenue, Gainesville, FL  32609.  Please contact the Extension Office at least five working days prior to the program so that proper consideration may be given to the request.