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To: Night Writer who wrote (97037)	4/9/2002 11:54:57 PM
From: Captain Jack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 97611

Some of the largest mushroom 'farms' are in W PA. They are in old mines deep under ground at a consistant temp and humidity. They are set up as perm farms. Overhead lighting is installed for when workers are in the area or trucks moving in / or out. Yes-- even semis can get into the mines. Instead of horse crap they use sheep crap--- btw,, there is a huge market for the 'compost' produced after picking. There are many mines used for various things in the area-- OPM stores all records there hand has a huge number contracted and working around Boyers Pa.

To: Night Writer who wrote (97037)	4/9/2002 11:55:53 PM
From: Captain Jack	Respond to of 97611

~~ot~ nw,, check you email,,..

To: Night Writer who wrote (97037)	4/10/2002 9:57:58 AM
From: Lynn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 97611

Dear NW: And to think my Godchild wanted to be a mushroom farmer when she was between 8 and 11. I doubt if she had any idea what this occupation involved. I haven't been to Longwood Gardens in years, but I have driven through mushroom growing areas near Fleetwood (outside Kutztown) a number of times. Accustomed to the stench of chicken droppings used by farmers in E. CT and given farmers in this area are Mennonites, I attributed the 'aroma' to manure spread on their fields. Chicken dropping make cow dung smell like sweet perfume. Regards, Lynn