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Written by Andrew Langevin

Founder, Nature Lion Inc · Contributing author, Mushroomology (Brill, 2026)

Andrew operates a CFIA-licensed mushroom cultivation facility in Brantford, Ontario. He wrote the chapter on building a mushroom business in the digital age for the academic textbook Mushroomology, published by Brill in 2026. This site distills his cultivation knowledge and the collective wisdom of the mycology community into searchable, actionable tips.

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