This model can be easily replicated by co-locating with industrial partners who are in ample supply, domestically and abroad. There is no shortage of breweries and other industrial partners willing to participate in such a venture. Farms, Sawmills, pulp & paper products firms, and coal-fired power plants represent a few categories for prospective co-location.

Considering Whole Foods’ commitment to green energy and Wild Oats’ commitment to local, organic foods, these sales channels are an excellent opportunity to move large quantities of fresh and dried mushrooms. The flexibility of locating convenient production facilities enables significant reductions in shipping costs and related carbon emissions. Smaller, higher margin sales increase average dollar-per-pound for product sold to specialty organic food stores, chefs/restaurants, and niche markets. Medicinal properties for certain mushrooms make the biotechnology space appealing as another channel for growth. Decentralized growing operations can be constructed to provide fresh, locally grown mushrooms. This model is consistent with and inspired by the founder’s belief in and passion for ‘Slow Food’, sustainable agriculture, and food security. Productivity limits to arable land and population growth as outlined in Limits to Growth imply the necessity of this project and similar system designs.