Earn the certification required to be qualified to sell wild-foraged mushrooms to commercial eating establishments and markets in Minnesota by successfully completing this 6-hour class. This is not a class for beginners. Previous knowledge of basic mushroom identification and foraging for wild mushrooms experience is essential.

About this class

In this class we will review identification of mushrooms using macro-features. We will touch on specifics of the food safety regulations that are administered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as pertains to gathering and selling wild foraged mushrooms. We also will cover food handling safety as pertains to mushrooms, and how to collect, grade, store and transport your finds. Edibility concerns and dangerous/inedible mushrooms will be discussed.

There will be a quick lunch break during class. Several box lunch options will be offered, included in the cost of this class, or you can bring your own lunch which is best if you have any dietary restrictions. Email questions and inquiries to: John Lamprecht

Successful completion of this class will qualify you to be certified for the following edible species:

• True Morels (Morchella species)
• Chanterelles (Cantharellus species)
• Black Trumpets, Tubies, Yellow-foots (Craterellus species)
• Sulphur Shelf (Laetiporus species)
• Hedgehogs (Hydnum species)
• Lion’s Mane, Bears’ Head Tooth (Hericium species)
• Lobster Fungus (Hypomyces lactiflorum)
• Giant Puffballs (Calvatia species)
• Hen of the Woods, aka Maitake (Grifola frondosa)

Mushroom Foragers and Food Service – Commercial Sale of Wild Foraged Mushrooms
In accordance with the Minnesota Food Code 4626.0155: Mushroom Foragers wishing to sell their Wild Foraged Mushrooms to Commercial Establishments must have successfully completed a course in Mushroom Identification, Traceability and Safe Food Handling and provide documentation of course completion issued from a Mycological Society or Academic Institute to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). See MDA’s wild mushroom foraging page for more information.

Registration

The cost is $120.00 for non-MMS members who are first-time class attendees. There is a $20 discount for current MMS members. A $20 discount may also be applied for previous MMS certification class attendees. If you’re not an MMS member, you can save $20 by joining now, and then signing up for the class.

Registration will open on Friday, February 14 at noon and will close March 21 at midnight. To reserve your spot, click on Register Now. After successfully completing registration, look for a confirmation in your email. Your spot is NOT reserved without a confirmation. Save your confirmation as it includes important class info for reference. Space is limited to 50 attendees and these classes fill up quickly.

About our certification classes

• The MMS has combined the two certification classes previously offered to include all specific mushroom species that were covered in each. Our certification classes are offered in cooperation with the MDA. This certification class is an advanced class only for those with prior more advanced identification skills and prior foraging experience. Passing the required test with a score of 90% or higher is required to earn a certificate. Earning this certificate is proof that you have successfully completed this course intended for those who want to sell wild (i.e not cultivated) mushrooms harvested from land you own or control. It is illegal to collect mushrooms intended for sale from public lands. 
• This certification class is not for everyone. Membership and active participation in our club’s meetings and forays will provide the level of basic identification knowledge needed for most people to safely identify common edible mushrooms for personal consumption.

Refund policy: All sales are final; refunds will not be given in most cases, unless the event is cancelled. If you register and then find yourself unable to attend, you can request a refund after you cancel. To request a refund, please contact John Lamprecht. We may be able to issue a refund if we find someone to transfer your tickets to.