CANGrow Wins the Deep Space Food Challenge’s Grand Prize For A Sustainable Food System That Could help Sustain Life On Moon Or Mars

April 14, 2024 Maia Farms

In an advancement for space exploration and sustainable terrestrial food production, Canadian companies Maia Farms and Ecoation are proud to announce their grand prize victory in the Deep Space Food Challenge hosted by the Canadian Space Agency and Impact Canada, in collaboration with NASA.

USDA Announces Appointments to the Mushroom Council

November 19, 2021 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of three members to serve on the Mushroom Council. The appointees will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. 

Mushroom Industry is Economic Engine Across U.S.

The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of the Mushroom Industry report shows the U.S. mushroom industry has an economic impact of $3.1 billion, through sales of mushrooms, supplies and other indirect spending. The report coincides with National Agriculture Day designed in part to highlight the significant role agriculture plays in maintaining a strong economy.