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Mushroom Festival 2023

Oakshire Naturals turning mushrooms into Vitamin D2 gold

09/01/2023 03:23PM ● By Richard Gaw

The story of how Oakshire Naturals became the world’s leading provider of Vitamin D2 mushroom powder is one told through lab experimentation, layers of approval and eventual worldwide distribution, but the proper and chronological tracking of the product known as EARTHLIGHT® began when curiosity and destiny collided when founder and CEO Gary Schroeder was a master’s student at Penn State in the late 1970s.

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Caroline, off the grid

09/01/2023 03:17PM ● By Caroline Roosevelt

Planning to grab a bite at this year’s Mushroom Festival? A writer samples some great tastes just a short walk away from the crowd

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To the moon, Alice: Mushrooms go where few men have gone before

09/01/2023 03:05PM ● By Lori Harrison, VP Communications for American Mushroom

What makes mycelium so attractive to NASA researchers is its ability to be used “dry, wet, frozen with water or as part of a self-produced composite which would allow such enhancements as radiation protection and a vapor seal.”

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The Quiet Man

09/01/2023 03:01PM ● By Lori Harrison ,VP Communications for American Mushroom

Chester County has a rich history, but there’s probably one story that you haven’t heard that happened here, in Chester County, about a breakthrough discovery, a world war, and of course, mushrooms.

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Pass (On) The Salt

09/01/2023 02:58PM ● By Lori Harrison, VP Communications for American Mushroom

Sodium is an essential nutrient. It works in the body to regulate blood pressure and maintain fluid balance. As critical a mineral as it is, excess sodium intake can increase blood pressure because it holds excess fluid in the body, putting extra strain on the heart and can contribute to increased incidence of heart disease and stroke.

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Mushroom Festival awards more than $77,000 in grants to community organizations

09/01/2023 02:53PM

The Mushroom Festival is much more than a fun-filled event that attracts tens of thousands of visitors to Kennett Square each September.

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Must-Try Mushroom Meals

09/01/2023 02:51PM ● By Haleigh Abbott

Kennett Square restaurants make good use of their access to fresh, locally grown mushrooms by making them the star of the show in unique meals.

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Getting to the Root of It

09/01/2023 02:38PM ● By Lori Harrison, VP Communications for American Mushroom

Unlike other fresh food, mycelium provides an afterlife for mushrooms, and it's showing up outside the produce aisle.

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Charles Brosius: Always reaching for higher ground

09/01/2023 02:33PM ● By Chris Barber

Charles Brosius, the grandson of a mushroom grower with the same name, had his eyes focused on a future as a professional engineer during his years as a Unionville High School student.

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Brandywine Valley Attractions and Activities

09/01/2023 02:26PM

The Brandywine Valley offers a wide variety of attractions and activities

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