3-days mushroom harvesting course tailored for commercial farms, and learn the techniques needed for high-yield mushroom farming
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This course is targeted at farms with more than 10 pickers that are looking to optimize their harvesting activities.
The course does not cover spawn or compost production
course provides crucial strategies for building and maintaining an efficient harvesting system. Equips with the tools needed to monitor team performance, collaborate with HR and coordinate closely with the Logistic, Sales, and Packing teams.
is essential for enhancing training programs and mastering effective harvesting techniques. The course offers insights into optimizing training schedules, refreshing skills, and ensuring new harvesters are well-prepared to meet quality standards
The harvesting department is the largest department on the farm, and its efficient operation is crucial to the farm's overall success.
is essential for effectively managing all harvesting staff and ensuring quality production. The course provides strategies for overseeing daily operations, improving communication, and understanding picture on a bed.
22 years experience in harvesting and farm management
trainer
Gain industry-leading knowledge from a professional with over 20 years of experience in the mushroom sector. I’ve led expansive operations across Europe, including well-known names as Monaghan Mushrooms, Walsh Mushrooms, Korona using globally proven techniques to achieve excellence. This course will provide you with the practical skills and insider knowledge needed to excel in the mushroom industry.
I am convinced that motivation and organization are the foundation of prosperity, pushing even such important things as harvesting techniques or equipment used to the background.
This course will focus on the practicalities of building an effective harvesting department on a mushroom farm. To achieve this, it’s essential to skillfully weave together structure, staffing, motivation, harvesting techniques, planning, and coordination into a cohesive system. In this course, you will learn how to make harvesting on your farm more cost-effective with lower staff turnover, without sacrificing yield or quality.
Program
🟢 Module 1: Introduction and Farm Overview (08:30 – 9:15)
🟢 Module 2: • Key factors influencing harvesting (9:15 – 11:30)
🟢 Module 3: Training (11:30-12:00)
🟢 Lunch (12:30 – 13:00)
🟢 Module 3: Training continuation (13:00 – 14:30)
🟢 Module 4: Picker Development and Recruitment (14:30 – 16:00)
Tuesday 04 February
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🟢 Module 1: Supervision and Practical Training (08:30 – 12:30)
🟢 Lunch (12:30 – 13:00)
🟢 Module 2A: Farm Structure and General Roles (13:00 – 13:30)
🟢 Module 2B: Specific Roles and Responsibilities (13:30 – 14:30)
🟢 Module 3: Planning and Best Practices (14:30 – 16:00)
🟢 Summary
🟢 Test
Wednesday 05 February
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🟢 Module 1: Picking equipment (08:30 – 12:30)
🟢 Lunch (12:30 – 13:00)
Disease Management (13:00 – 13:30)
🟢 Module 2 Communication and cooperation between departments (13:30-15:00)
🟢 Summary of the Course (15:00 – 15:30)
🟢 Recap of key learnings
🟢 Final Review and Q&A (15:30 – 16:00)
🟢 Open discussion and final questions
You Will Learn
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FUNGUS S.C.
The cooperative began its operations in 1995, and after its latest expansion in 2013, it now produces 450 tons of mushrooms per month, with 120 pickers handling the harvesting. This year, the farm was fully equipped with new automated trolleys. The farm’s products are sold in the UK and EU markets.
Two years ago, the cooperative acquired a composting plant and now operates using its own compost. As a bonus for course participants, we will organize a tour of the composting facility.
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Frequently asked questions
The course fee includes 3 days of practical and theoretical sessions on the farm, lunches, and handouts. Accommodation is not included. Rooms in our recommended nearby hotel cost approximately 60 euros per night.
Typically, there are enough participants with cars in the group to offer rides to those without transportation. If that is not the case, we will assist you in arranging a taxi.
The course will be conducted in English and will be translated into Polish.
Yes, this course can benefit both newcomers and those with years of experience. However, please note that it covers only one aspect of farm operations—the mushroom harvesting process—although it is a crucial one.
This course is ideal for individuals who can make or influence decisions regarding the harvesting department. These include farm managers, directors, harvesting department heads, harvest coordinators, senior supervisors, and those involved in hiring staff for the mushroom farm. It is also beneficial for supervisors who have some influence over the organization of the harvesting department.
Yes, the course will include the harvesting technique for Portobello mushrooms.
No, this course is not intended for mushroom pickers. Harvesting techniques are only a small part of the curriculum, with most of the time dedicated to structuring and managing the harvesting department effectively.
No, this course focuses exclusively on mushroom harvesting and the organization of the harvesting department. For growing courses you can check next one here or contact us for future schedule.
We can provide an invitation letter for your visa application. You will need to apply for the visa at the Polish embassy.
The course focuses on button mushrooms and includes harvesting techniques for both white and brown varieties, including Portobello. But organization principles will be the same on other mushroom types farms.
Yes, participants will have opportunities to observe and understand the operations in the harvesting department through real-life demonstrations on the farm.
Each participant will be also given a part of shelve on 1st flush to harvest by himself.
The course covers the essential equipment used in mushroom harvesting, discussing both traditional and modern tools.
Yes, participants will receive a UMDIS certificate of completion, which is recognized across various mushroom farms.
The course typically lasts for 3 days, with daily sessions of 6-8 hours, depending on the pace of the group.
Yes, we limit each session to a maximum of 15 participants to ensure personalized attention.
Accommodation is not included, but we recommend nearby hotels, such as Reśliński Hotel, for your convenience.
This course does not include ongoing support post-completion; however, we encourage participants to ask specific questions during the sessions.
Our refund policy states that if you notify us at least two weeks before the course start date, you will receive a full refund. If notified less than two weeks before the start date, refunds are not guaranteed. If we cancel or reschedule the course, a full refund will be issued.
No, employment is not provided upon course completion.
Refund policy
If you are unable to attend the course, we will refund the full amount provided you notify us at least two weeks before the course start date. If you inform us of your inability to attend less than two weeks before the course begins, we cannot guarantee a refund.
In the event that the course is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer, a full refund will be issued to all registered participants.
Payment options
Payment by Visa and MasterCard – WayForPay.
Bank transfer – request and invoice here.
Contact information of the organizer
Private entrepreneur
Yenchenko Maksym
Tax ID 2870701232
Legal address: m.Kyiv, vul.Zarichna, Bud 2 Korp.3, sq.12.
maksym.yenchenko@umdis.org
tel. +38 (067) 506 45 21
Fill out the form and get access to the intensive course at a special price right now.
There are only 5 spots left.