Since 2024, Corey Heyman of Mighty Yough Farms has been working on growing and selling a variety of mushrooms to Garrett County residents.
"We sold our first mushrooms at Mountain Fresh Farmer's Market in the middle of March," said Heyman. "If we are approved, we will be at the farmer's market all summer."
Mighty Yough's mushrooms can also be found being used in recipes at Brewery and the Beast in Accident. While originally from the West Coast, Heyman made his way over to the East in the 90s. He has spent most of his time in Garrett County since the business has started to gain interest.
"We've been coming down here for the past 20 years," said Heyman. "There's something very special about climbing that hill from Cumberland through Frostburg all the way to the top where you lose 10 degrees and the air is clearer. The area is so beautiful and we love all the activities."
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