From: Steve Gabriel <steve AT fingerlakespermaculture.org>
To: fingerlakespermaculture AT lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Results of year 1 mushroom/duck research
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:31:43 -0500
Results of Year 1: Integrating ducks into log-grown shiitake mushroom
cultivation for slug control and added yields
"As mentioned in previous posts, in early 2012 I received funding from
NE-SARE, to study the integration of ducks into my mushroom laying yard
as possible slug control. I also sought to compare different breeds for
this task and to see how marketable duck products were to the local
region. This past season I was fortunate to work with farmers, chefs,
researchers, and extension folks as I raised 45 ducks of four breed
types in my roughly 1000 log shiitake mushroom operation."