Shirley Community Development Corp.
The Shirley Community Development Corporation (CDC), founded in 1988, is a community-based organization formed to plan and initiate short and long-term development programs for Shirley, Arkansas and the surrounding communities. These programs focus on economic development, educational enhancement, computer and business classes, youth job training and service projects that improve and strengthen the community. The Shirley CDC is recognized as a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
The Shirley CDC is involved in projects that research and demonstrate the skills and techniques needed for production and marketing of specialty, agricultural crops. The present focus is on log-grown Shiitake mushrooms. This growing industry is uniquely suited to our climate, hardwood forests and skills of the local people. Workshops, mushroom supplies and marketing assistance are offered regularly. The Shirley CDC also hosts tours which offer in-depth information about Shiitake production and marketing. Recent additions to our activities include on-site production of garden bricks and stepping stones, raised bed herbal plots, twin wall polycarbonate greenhouse, USDA funded compost demonstration project (for use as a soil amendment), and an ultra modern computer training lab/repair service.
Our success in these projects depends on the efforts of a dedicated staff and the participation of board members, local residents and professionals, who provide invaluable hours of volunteer time to support our programs. We strive to demonstrate what is innovative and possible in rural Arkansas and rural America.
The Shirley CDC is involved in projects that research and demonstrate the skills and techniques needed for production and marketing of specialty, agricultural crops. The present focus is on log-grown Shiitake mushrooms. This growing industry is uniquely suited to our climate, hardwood forests and skills of the local people. Workshops, mushroom supplies and marketing assistance are offered regularly. The Shirley CDC also hosts tours which offer in-depth information about Shiitake production and marketing. Recent additions to our activities include on-site production of garden bricks and stepping stones, raised bed herbal plots, twin wall polycarbonate greenhouse, USDA funded compost demonstration project (for use as a soil amendment), and an ultra modern computer training lab/repair service.
Our success in these projects depends on the efforts of a dedicated staff and the participation of board members, local residents and professionals, who provide invaluable hours of volunteer time to support our programs. We strive to demonstrate what is innovative and possible in rural Arkansas and rural America.
Training:
Tours- Thursday at 10:00 a.m or By Appointment.(April to Nov.)
Educational Materials
Shiitake Books:
Volume I - Growing a Grassroots Industry (T. Kimmons) $14.00
Volume II - Shiitake Market Analysis and Overview (T. Kimmons) $14.00
Growing Shiitake in a Continental Climate (Kozak and Krawczyk) $16.00
DVD's:
Growing Shiitake Mushrooms in Mid-America $19.95
Growing a Grassroots Organization-A Community Development Story $19.95
Growing supplies
Shiitake Mushroom starter kits
small - $78
[inoculates 30 - 35 logs @ 40"x4"]
1 bag of wide-range spawn
1 inoculation tool
2.5 lb of cheesewax
35 tags
1-12mm drill bit w/stop
[inoculates 30 - 35 logs @ 40"x4"]
1 bag of wide-range spawn
1 inoculation tool
2.5 lb of cheesewax
35 tags
1-12mm drill bit w/stop
large - $138
[same as above, but inoculates 90 - 105 logs]
[same as above, but inoculates 90 - 105 logs]
For more information or to order,
you may also contact us below
you may also contact us below
Shiitake Mushroom Center
366 Brown Rd., Shirley, AR 72153
Business: (501) 723-4443
Fax: (501) 723-8441
366 Brown Rd., Shirley, AR 72153
Business: (501) 723-4443
Fax: (501) 723-8441
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