ELLIJAY MUSHROOMS
About Ellijay Mushrooms
Ellijay Mushrooms is a specialty mushroom farm located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Ellijay, Georgia. Our farm produces premium Shiitake, Lion’s Mane, King Oyster, and Blue Oyster mushrooms, all grown using pristine Appalachian mountain water. This natural resource contributes to their rich, buttery, and meaty texture—qualities that consistently set our mushrooms apart. We hand-harvest each mushroom at peak freshness and offer them in a variety of pack sizes, including 3-pound and 5-pound wholesale boxes, as well as 16-oz and 3.5-oz retail-ready recyclable cardboard tills. Ellijay Mushrooms holds multiple certifications that reflect our commitment to quality, safety, and responsible farming practices: USDA Organic through CCOF, Georgia Grown, Primus 3.2 (GAP) food-safety certified, Certified Naturally Grown (CNG), and Appalachian Grown certified. Our mushrooms are cultivated on 171 acres of protected Georgia mountain land, which we share with a community of Buddhist monks. This environment shapes our values of stewardship, sustainability, community, diversity, and inclusivity. We believe deeply in the idea that “you are the happiness you eat,” and we strive to grow food that nourishes both body and spirit. We also welcome visitors to experience the farm firsthand. Come visit our farm store to shop local goods, learn about our growing process, and tour the greenhouses where our mushrooms are cultivated. We love sharing our practices with the community and connecting people to Appalachian-grown food. With a focus on regenerative practices, mountain-grown purity, and artisan cultivation, Ellijay Mushrooms proudly brings Appalachian Grown specialty mushrooms to chefs, retailers, and families throughout the region.
CONTACT
Business Contact
Howard Berk
CEO / Co-Founder
Phone: (678) 570-6888
Cell: (678) 570-6888
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1971 OLD FLAT BRANCH RD
ELLIJAY, GA 30540
(Gilmer County)
Location Contact
Howard Berk
President
Phone: (678) 570-6888
Email This Contact
1971 OLD FLAT BRANCH RD
ELLIJAY, GA 30540
(Gilmer County)
BEST PERSON TO CONTACT
Howard Berk
Best time to contact: 9-8
PRODUCT NEEDS
Vegetables
arugula, asian greens, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussels sprout, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chiles, collards, cucumber, daikon, dry beans, edamame, eggplant, fava beans, garlic, green beans, green onions, horseradish, hot peppers, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, okra, onions, parsnips, pole beans, potatoes, pumpkins, radish, rhubarb, salad greens, salad mix, shallots, spinach, summer squash, sweet corn, sweet peppers, sweet potato, swiss chard, tomatillos, tomatoes, turmeric, turnips, wasabi, winter squash
Fruits & Berries
black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupes, grapes, persimmons, plums, raspberries, strawberries, watermelons
Artisan Foods
baked goods, charcuterie, dried fruits, honey, hot sauce, jam, preserves, maple syrup, pet food, pickles, salad dressing, salsa, sodas, sorghum molasses, teas, tomato sauce, vinegar
Flowers
dried flowers, edible flowers, fresh flowers
Farm Tourism & Events
farm dinner/events, guided farm tours, local products to purchase, school field trips
COMMENTS ABOUT THE PRODUCTS WE NEED
The coolest farm you can visit and enjoy freshly harvested mushrooms. Have a nice day.
FOOD GUIDE LISTING
See this listing in the Online Local Food Guide.
DELIVERY OF GOODS
Packaging: standard
Number of locations that need to receive a delivery for a vendor to supply your business: 1
VOLUME
Customers per week: 500
Cases of produce purchased per week: 5
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS FOR YOUR VENDORS
Nope
VENDOR APPROVAL PROCESS
Vendor Approval Process: We are open to all vendors. Changing one taste bud at a time.
