Purpose and Importance of the Program
The main objective of this program is to provide practical and technical knowledge on creating value-added products from mushrooms to generate a higher income, rather than relying solely on selling raw mushrooms.
Technical Knowledge and Training Provided
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Product Preparation: How to prepare various food items such as mushroom pickles, mushroom chips, mushroom cordials/sauces, mushroom soup mixes, and mushroom burger patties.
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Preservation Technology: Proper drying and preservation techniques to maintain product quality.
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Packaging and Standards: Packaging products attractively for the market and maintaining hygienic standards.
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Self-Employment and Business Knowledge: Guidance on starting a mushroom products business as a small or medium-scale entrepreneur and finding target markets.
Who Can Participate?
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Local mushroom growers and entrepreneurs.
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Women and youth looking to start a new business as self-employment.
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Anyone interested in gaining practical training in value-added food production.
Further information can be obtained by calling the following phone number: 0707418268
