Jordan Jent

Jordan Jent, an artisanal fungi farmer from Texas Fungus, shares his journey from culinary arts to gourmet mushroom farming. He dives into the vital chef-supplier relationship and how seasonal ingredients transform dining experiences. Jordan highlights modern cultivation techniques, the importance of substrate quality, and the impact of UV light on mushrooms' nutritional value. With an impressive weekly harvest of 700-800 pounds, he emphasizes the connection between community farming and high-quality local cuisine.