In the News

Hernshaw Farms in the News

Our mushrooms have been featured in articles across the web and in print, and we're so grateful to be building awareness of our #MineLand2FarmLand mission. Check out what the press has to say about our delicious fresh mushrooms, grow kits, and our farm operation out here in West Virginia.

Articles and Interviews

West Virginia mushroom farmer aims to make difference in his community

WV News

"Patterson attributes his success to the help he’s gotten from his family, his love for what he is doing, and the great team they have created."

Positively West Virginia Podcast: George Patterson – Hernshaw Farms

Positively WV

"George Patterson is the owner and founder of Hernshaw Farms, a mushroom farm located on a reclaimed mine strip in Hernshaw, West Virginia."

Hernshaw Farms brings new products to market with RCBI assistance

Coal Valley News

"While the mixture Hernshaw Farms uses for its growing medium is proprietary, Patterson will tell you that the mixture is a “secret blend of sawdust, soybean hull, gypsum and love.”

From Mines to Mushrooms: Hernshaw Farms’ Mushroom Mission

Farm Flavor

"Yet for him, it’s not about his personal enjoyment; it’s about inspiring others and improving his community, where he’s already making a difference – other mushroom growers are starting to pop up around the state."

Hernshaw Farms Mushrooms

Candace Lately

"We will nurture and transform mine land into beautiful farmland using spent mushroom blocks. And we will provide healthy local food with a purpose. Every time you purchase our mushrooms, you help us turn mineland2farmland."