Local Mushroom Farms & Growers in Portland

Artisan Functional Mushroom Extractors. Top products: Lion's Mane - Focus - Liquid Double Extract, Chaga Extract - Antioxidants - Liquid Double Extract, Turkey Tail - Gut - Liquid Double Extract. Vesper Mushrooms - The MushRoom PDX is an Oregon-based company specializing in the cultivation and artisan extraction of functional mushrooms. They emphasize an in-house, seed-to-bottle approach, proudly stating, 'We grow, extract, ship from here in Oregon.' Their core offerings include potent liquid double extracts of popular functional fungi such as Lion's Mane, Chaga, Turkey Tail, Reishi, and Cordyceps, available as single extracts or complex blends like 'Gray Matter.' The company focuses on whole fruiting body extraction, avoiding mycelium on grain, to ensure high purity and potency, leveraging both hot water and organic wheat alcohol extraction methods. Products are 3rd-party tested for quality assurance. Vesper Mushrooms targets health-conscious consumers seeking natural supplements for benefits like focus, energy, relaxation, digestion, and immunity, distributed direct-to-consumer with wholesale options. Their mission centers on providing small-batch, USA-grown and extracted functional mushroom products, underscored by a commitment to quality, transparency, and sustainable practices, including compostable packaging. They serve a wide audience, delivering free shipping on their rigorously crafted extracts.

Specialty culinary mushroom farm. Top products: Dehydrated Huitlacoche, Lion’s Mane Capsules, Mushroom Fruiting Blocks. Irie Farm Mushroom Company is a USDA Certified Organic, BIPOC-owned, and family-run agricultural operation specializing in the cultivation of specialty fungi, most notably Huitlacoche (corn smut). As one of the premier domestic growers of this 'Mexican truffle,' the farm bridges the gap between ancient Indigenous culinary traditions and modern gastronomy. Their operational model spans the entire value chain, serving both culinary professionals and the direct-to-consumer market. They offer raw specialty ingredients, such as dehydrated Huitlacoche, while also focusing on educational empowerment through the sale of easy-to-use indoor fruiting blocks for species like Black King and Pioppino mushrooms. Beyond fresh cultivation, the company leverages its harvest to produce high-quality, mushroom-based wellness products, including 100% fruiting body Lion’s Mane capsules and gourmet mushroom seasonings. By providing sustainable, nutrient-dense products and accessible growing tools, Irie Farm empowers home cooks to participate in the growing movement of localized, functional food production.

Commercial organic mushroom cultivation. Top products: Shiitake mushrooms, Maitake mushrooms. River City Shiitake is a dedicated, family-owned and operated commercial mushroom farm based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1995, the operation specializes in the cultivation of premium-quality Shiitake and Maitake mushrooms. The farm maintains rigorous quality standards, holding Organic Certification from Oregon Tilth to ensure all produce meets strict environmental and health regulations. With a current weekly production capacity of 800 pounds, the business focuses primarily on supplying the wholesale market, distributing their fresh fungi to retailers and culinary partners throughout Oregon and California. The farm manages its own facilities and is currently undergoing strategic planning to scale operations, with a target capacity increase to 1,400 pounds per week. By combining decades of agricultural experience with a commitment to sustainable organic practices, River City Shiitake serves as a key supplier for chefs and grocers who demand consistent, high-grade specialty mushrooms.

Gourmet mushroom cultivation and supply. Top products: gourmet mushrooms, mushroom jerky, mushroom cultures. Moonlit Mycology is a Pacific Northwest-based producer specializing in the cultivation and sale of gourmet fungi. The company distinguishes itself through a rigorous commitment to environmental sustainability, utilizing a signature plastic-free packaging model that relies exclusively on recyclable glass jars and aluminum lids. Their operational model spans the full spectrum of the mushroom supply chain, offering high-quality mushroom cultures for mycological enthusiasts, fresh gourmet varieties for culinary applications, and value-added goods such as mushroom jerky. By prioritizing direct-to-consumer access, the business caters to home growers, amateur mycologists, and culinary professionals seeking locally sourced, ethically cultivated ingredients. Their mission centers on transparency in the cultivation process, inviting consumers to engage with the science of mycology while providing high-performance growing supplies. By eliminating single-use plastics, Moonlit Mycology effectively bridges the gap between commercial mushroom production and environmental stewardship in the PNW region.