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Live training combined with e-learning efficiently maximizes learning outcomes. The e-learning component covers the basics, allowing more time during live training for individual questions and farm visits, providing a practical, hands-on experience!
€1.849,00
18 seats available
Blended Mushroom Course
You can complete the e-learning course at your own pace and time before attending the live training. This course introduces the basic concepts and processes involved in composting and mushroom growing, followed by questions to consolidate your learning. Immediate feedback is provided once you submit your answers.
During the live training, all participants start with the same foundational knowledge, allowing more time to address individual questions. This interactive setting not only benefits the individual participant but also enriches the learning experience through knowledge sharing between the trainer and other participants. Discussing the everyday practice at the composting facilities and mushroom farms of the participants helps bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, which is central to effective learning.
The course includes daily visits to mushroom growers, composting companies, and other suppliers, providing participants with the opportunity to directly observe, touch, and smell the real-world operations. This hands-on approach enhances understanding and application of the learned concepts in practical settings.
Concept program, CET time zone, Amsterdam; Paris; Rome; Berlin
| 10:00 | 12:00 | Opening of the course and briefing on the program Raw materials and different recopies |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | 15:30 | Visit Spawn plant |
| 15:30 | 16:15 | Phase I, Pre composting: biological process |
| 16:30 | 18:00 | Bunker composting: caramelisation process |
| 19:00 | 21:30 | Social evening program |
| 9:00 | 12:00 | Phase 2 of composting; spawning Phase 3: spawn run in a tunnel, supplementing Strains, supplementation |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | 18:00 | Visit compost yard |
| 7:00 | 12:00 | Visit Compost yard |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | 15:00 | Visit Mushroom farm |
| 15:00 | 18:00 | Visit Mushroom farm |
| 9:00 | 12:00 | Different growing schedules Casing: materials and function Crop management: period of casing till fructification |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 | 16:00 | Visit to a casing soil enterprise |
| 16:00 | 16:15 | Snack |
| 16:15 | 18:00 | Hygiene, pests and diseases Crop management: fructification and control of the number of pins Crop management: flush control and quality |
| 9:00 | 12:00 | Basics of Mollier diagram and climate control Harvesting and picking techniques, the influence of harvesting on quality |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | lunch |
| 13:00 | 15:00 | Visit Mushroom farm |
| 15:00 | 17:00 | Managing picking labour |
| 17:00 | 18:00 | Closing session |
Target audience
The target audience have a little or no experience. He or she work or start to work in the mushroom industry, as grower, composter or all other kind of work in the mushroom industry. Investors who want to get an overview of the mushroom industry get insight in the daily practice of mushroom cultivation.
Hotel information
If you participate in a course organised by Mushroom Office, it is possible to get a discount at the following hotels in Venlo: Hotel Wilhelmina or Hotel American. Both hotels are at walking distance (5-10 minutes) of the railroad station of Venlo.
During the course Mushroom Office will take care of the travel from and to those Hotels and the course location.
The costs of a room per night are:
| Hotel Wilhelmina € 87,00* single room per night, including breakfast and tourist tax Kaldenkerkerweg 1 5913 AB Venlo https://www.hotel-wilhelmina.nl +31 77 351 6251 | Hotel American € 67,50* single room per night, including breakfast and tourist tax Keulsepoort 1 5911 BZ Venlo +31 77 351 5454 |
*special rate for Mushroom Office, price can be changed
For hotel reservations, please email directly (info@hotel-wilhelmina.nl or info@hotelamerican.nl) or phone the hotel and let the hotel know you are booking for a course of Mushroom Office. The discount price will not be accepted when you book using a booking website. Make your reservation as soon as possible, otherwise the hotel can be fully booked!
Visa
In case you need assistance for a visa or invitation letter, please contact us ASAP. At least 28 days before the live training starts, the visa for “Schengen countries” should be applied to you.
General Terms & Conditions
The General Terms & Conditions of Mushroom Office apply to all contracts made by and entered on with Mushroom Office. These General Terms & Conditions you can find by click on this link.
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