Certified Wild Mushroom Harvester (class I & I)
Earn the certification required to be qualified to sell wild-foraged mushrooms to commercial eating establishments and markets in Minnesota by completing this 6-hour class.
Attention: This is not a class for beginners. Previous knowledge of basic mushroom identification and foraging for wild mushrooms experience is essential. Passing the test at the conclusion of this class with a score of 90% or higher is required to earn a certificate.
Registering for this class:
The cost is $120.00 for non-MMS members and $100 for current MMS members. A $20 discount applies for previous MMS certification class attendees. Here are your class admission selections based on whether you are an MMS member and have taken an MMS certification class before or not:
| Are you a current MMS member? | Have you taken an MMS certification class before? | Your class fee: | Select this class admission: |
|---|---|---|---|
| NO | NO | $120.00 | Guest$120 |
| NO | YES | $100.00 | Guest$100 |
| YES | NO | $100.00 | Member$100 |
| YES | YES | $80.00 | Member$80 |
To reserve your spot and pay, click on the Register Now button on this page. After completing the form, your payment will be processed through PayPal. You don't need a PayPal account, and can pay as a guest instead using major credit cards. Finally, please read and save your email confirmation as it has information you'll need to attend.
If you're not an MMS member, save $20 by joining now and then registering for the class. Space is limited to 50 attendees and these classes fill up fairly quickly. Registration opens on Friday, February 14 at noon, and closes Friday, March 21 at midnight.
We will be taking 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. Each box lunch will include a sandwich, a salad, a bag of chips, and a cookie. Bring your own water bottles. Please email any questions to: John Lamprecht, class administrator.
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.
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.
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. Our certification classes are advanced classes only for those with prior more advanced identification skills and prior foraging experience. Passing the test with a score of 90% or higher is required to earn a certificate. Earning this certificate is proof that you have successfully completed the course as listed above for those who want to sell wild foraged (not cultivated) mushrooms harvested from land you own or control. It is illegal to collect mushrooms intended for sale from public lands.
- Certification classes are 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.
Cancellation and refunds
How to cancel: You can cancel your entire order yourself, or you can cancel by contacting the MMS webmaster for assistance if needed. Your registration can be cancelled up to two days before the event. To cancel your order on your own:
- Click on the Manage tickets link at the bottom of your confirmation email, or follow the link you used to get to this page to register and click on the Manage tickets button.
- Next, you will enter your email to receive a secure link to a page where you can view or cancel your orders, or resend your order confirmation.
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.
Location
Diamondhead Education Center, Savage/Eagan Room, 200 Burnsville Pkwy West #100, Burnsville MN 55337