What will happen when we breed, cultivated and appreciate exotic varieties of fungi the we do with plants and animals?
Our Mission
The Ornamental Fungi Society, Incorporated is a non-profit and non-political scientific and mycological organization. Our mission is to promote, support, and advance the cultivation of all kinds of fungi. We conduct scientific research to enhance cultivation techniques and disseminate this knowledge through various channels such as exhibitions, lectures, and publications. Our aim is to assist anyone interested in ornamental fungi cultivation. Additionally, we recognize excellence and proficiency in fungi cultivation through awards, residencies and features. Overall, our goal is to expand knowledge, production, use, and appreciation of fungi as ornamental crops in any manner possible.
Exploring Fungi in all its its beauty, while creating a new sustainable agricultural industry.
Primary Objectives
Coollaborations with mycologists, farmers and designers.
Research into novel propagation techniques.
Breeding, cloning and preserving new fungal varieties.
Public outreach in the form of lectures, events and workshops.
Establishment of public exhibition space for living fungi at the Honolulu Fungarium.
Advocacy to support Fungi conservation.
Develop new sustainable economies for farmers, designers and the public.
Fight cultural bias against fungi by celebrating its beauty.