Wild Mushroom Food Safety Certification - NEW YORK - SEPT 7-8, 2025

Regular price: $375.00
Sale price: $375.00

This 5 year mushroom foraging permit meets the criteria required by the state health departments and formally approved for the foraging and selling of wild mushrooms in the following states: South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island. Signups will receive emailed study guides and slides 1 month ahead of the class. The test will be taken onsite.

Limited to 40 people, and no refunds will be available for this event. We might be able to move you to another class in case of emergency.

Where: Agroforestry Resource Center 6055 NY-23, Acra, NY 12405

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Agroforestry Resource Center is a regional center for education, demonstration and research with a focus on the benefits of woodlands to people, waterways and wildlife. Educational and experiential programs at the Agroforestry Resource Center are aimed at encouraging people to preserve and enhance the ecological, economic and human health benefits of forested land.

Please respect the space. Students should stick to the conference, restroom and kitchen areas while in the building. No smoking allowed on property.

COVID safety protocols will be assessed as conditions unfold, and all students will be notified prior to class.

You can show up 15 minutes prior to class, please no earlier, as the instructor will need time to set up for the class.

When: SEPT 7-8, 2025, 9am-5pm EST

Suggested Accommodations:

Hotel Vienna
https://www.thehotelvienna.com/
Rick and Amy Rasmussen
Phone: 518.734.5300 | email: info@thehotelvienna.com
107 State Route 296 | Windham, NY 12496

Captain’s Inn Point Lookout
http://captainsinnpointlookout.com/
518-750-8436
7604 State Route 23
East Windham, NY 12439-5153

Winwood Inn
https://www.windhammountain.com/lodging/rooms-rates/
5220 NY-23, Windham, NY 12496
(518) 734-3000

Greene County Tourism (lodging)
https://www.greatnortherncatskills.com/resorts-lodging/hotels-motels

Instructor Bio:

Taught by Christine Gagnon

Although Christine was first introduced to edible wild mushrooms as a child in Quebec, she did not begin her deep dive into mushroom identification until 2018. At that point she jumped in with both feet and over her head to absorb as much information as quickly as possible. Christine has an art education degree from Massachusetts College of Art, but now uses her education experience to teach others about mushrooms. She started her own company called Uncanoonuc Foraging Company where she leads group and private walks in several states to introduce people to the world of culinary mushrooms. She is also a founder of NH Myco Weekend where enthusiasts gather to learn and to spend time with others in the local Myco community.

Her philosophy is that no matter how much you know, there is always more to learn and there are people who know things you don’t. We all learn from each other.

Christine lives in New Hampshire with Her husband Paul who is a potter, and her two dogs. They have 3 adult children but are now navigating life as empty nesters.

Christine has been featured on NH Chronicle, NHPR, NPR’s Here and Now, Diary of a Nation Podcast, and The Hippo.

“I *HIGHLY* recommend Christine's mushroom walks. I've taken a few mushroom walks with a few different pros, and Christine is just the best- especially for beginners. The information she gives is thorough but not overwhelming. She makes mushrooms approachable for any purpose- no matter what what your goal. She answers all questions with enthusiasm and an obvious love for what she does. She's terrific with all ages- seniors, families, and even extremely loud and inquisitive 13 year old boys who already "know it all" ...

Other Info:

NY Requirements: Harvest Log, Tracking numbers on Boxes and Invoices.

Guidance Document for Sale of Wild Harvested Mushrooms in NY.

Wild mushrooms harvested by an approved mushroom expert can be sold in NY retail markets and direct to NY state customers.

As of the moment, wild mushrooms are not approved for sale to NY restaurants as per NYSDOH.

This permit may be valid in other states that have adopted a Code 13 policy, your state will need to contact us to evaluate and approve this permit for your state’s food safety authority.

According to state law, wild foraged mushrooms species must be individually inspected and found to be safe by an approved mushroom identification expert that:

(A) Has met the requirements of knowledge and passed an exam and

(B) Will harvest only those mushrooms species listed below (Check the Approved Species List for your state’s allowed species) :

Chanterelles (Cantharellus spp. Exception C. persicinus)
Blue chanterelle (Polyozellus multiplex)
Morels (Morchella spp.)
Black trumpet (Craterellus fallax)
Lobster (Hypomyces lactifluorum)
Wood ears (Auricularia spp.)
Chicken of the woods (Laetiporus spp. Exception L. persicinus)
Beefsteak (Fistulina hepatica)
Hedgehog (Hydnum repandum, H. albomagnum)
Lions mane / Pom Pom / Bearded tooth / Bear’s head (Hericium spp.)
Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp. Exception Pleurotus levis, P. dryinus)
Cauliflower (Sparassis spp.)
Maitake / Hen of the woods (Grifola frondosa)
Blewit (Lepista nuda)
Honey mushroom (Armillaria mellea, A. tabescens)
Blue milky (Lactarius indigo)
Golden and burgundy milkies (Lactarius corrugis, L.volemus, L. hygrophoroides)
Pecan truffle (Tuber spp.)
Puffballs (Lycoperdon spp., Calvatia spp.)
Bolete species: King bolete / Cep / Porcini (Boletus edulis, B. chippewaensis)
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
Reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma curtisii, G. tsugae, G. sessile)
Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor)
Matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare)
Shaggy mane (Coprinus comatus)
Candycap mushroom (Lactarius rubidus, L. fragilis, L. camphoratus)
Saffron milky (Lactarius deliciosus)
Hawk’s wing (Sarcodon imbricatus)
Enoki (Flammulina velutipes)
Shrimp Russula (Russula xerampelina)
Umbrella Polypore (Cladomeris umbellata)
Green Quilted Russula (Russula virescens, Russula parvovirescens, Russula crustosa)