Mountain grown goods
OWNER: Cheyenne Jedry
WEBSITE: https://www.mountaingrowngoods.com/
EMAIL: mountaingrowngoods@gmail.com
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1
WHAT THEY SELL: Mushroom extracts, dried mushrooms, and fresh mushrooms (seasonally) WHY YOU SHOULD SEE THEM AT THE FARMERS MARKET: “We have a great selection of mushroom extracts, including blends with Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps to address the specific needs of each individual. During the market season, we strive to provide a nice selection of fresh mushrooms such as Oysters and Lion’s Mane, and occasionally the Chestnut mushroom! Our fresh mushroom stock is growing.”
WEBSITE: https://www.mountaingrowngoods.com/
EMAIL: mountaingrowngoods@gmail.com
YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 1
WHAT THEY SELL: Mushroom extracts, dried mushrooms, and fresh mushrooms (seasonally) WHY YOU SHOULD SEE THEM AT THE FARMERS MARKET: “We have a great selection of mushroom extracts, including blends with Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps to address the specific needs of each individual. During the market season, we strive to provide a nice selection of fresh mushrooms such as Oysters and Lion’s Mane, and occasionally the Chestnut mushroom! Our fresh mushroom stock is growing.”
After retiring from a 13 year career as a science/math teacher, Cheyenne shifted her focus to a deep rooted passion that had been steadily growing: medicinal mushrooms. After witnessing the powerful impact fungi had on mental health within her own family, she had an immutable desire to learn more and help others. This personal connection, paired with her love for science, inspired her to dedicate herself to cultivating and extracting mushrooms for wellness.
What made you decide to start your business?
Growing mushrooms requires carefully controlled conditions including precise temperature, humidity, airflow, light exposure, and sterile practices to mimic the natural environments where fungi thrive. It’s a process that blends biology with patience, and each variable plays a vital role in ensuring healthy fruiting bodies rich in beneficial compounds.
To unlock the full spectrum of these compounds, I use dual extraction, a scientifically backed method combining hot water extraction and alcohol extraction. The hot water process draws out water-soluble beta-glucans, known for immune support, while the alcohol extraction isolates fat-soluble triterpenes and other compounds with anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties. The extraction process is mathematically calculated for a 1:5 ratio of mushrooms to solvent. This means that there is 1 gram of mushroom per 5 mL of extract. Together, these methods create a balanced extract that reflects the full medicinal potential of the mushroom.
At Mountain Grown Goods, our work goes beyond cultivated fungi, we also respectfully harvest some mushrooms from their natural habitats, whether sprouting from the forest floor or thriving on decaying hardwoods. This blend of carefully grown and wild-foraged fungi ensures variety in our extracts. Today, through Mountain Grown Goods, I bring together years of scientific knowledge, hands-on cultivation, and reverence for the natural world to offer people trusted, high-quality mushroom extracts that support health and balance in everyday life.
(From left) (1) Mushroom mycelium growing in a sterile jar, (2) the extraction process, (3) a gorgeous mix of pearl, blue, and pink oyster mushrooms, (4) a wild morel growing in the forest.
Tell us about your products. What are your specialties? What is your current favorite or your customers’ favorite?
Our dual extracts are our specialty! This includes our very popular Powerhouse Plus (my personal favorite), a blend with reishi, lion’s mane, and cordyceps for energy and resilience, as well as our calming Dynamic Duo, a blend of reishi and lion’s mane. Many of our customers commend the Dynamic Duo as a true remedy for anxiety, depression, and even sleep.
What makes your business stand out?
What makes Mountain Grown Goods truly stand out is the care and intention behind every bottle. Each extract is produced in small batches, ensuring quality, consistency, and potency. We are proud to be the only known functional fungi business in the West Central Mountains, bringing both cultivated and wild-foraged mushrooms to the community in a way that is sustainable, science-based, and deeply personal. Behind the business is a retired science teacher with a lifelong passion for the natural world and a personal mission to share the healing power of mushrooms. This combination of knowledge, authenticity, and dedication is what makes Mountain Grown Goods unlike anything else in the region.
What challenges have you faced as a local producer? How have you met those challenges?
As a local producer, one of the biggest challenges has been educating people about the true benefits of medicinal mushrooms and why dual-extracts are so important. This challenge has been met by sharing the science in clear, approachable ways through conversations at markets, social media, and by simply passing along the inspiring success stories of dedicated customers.
Another hurdle is the time and energy it takes to grow mushrooms. Unlike many crops, mushrooms require a highly controlled environment where small changes can make or break a harvest. The process begins with preparing and sterilizing substrates, which must be completely free of contaminants. From there, the fungi demand precise conditions such as humidity, temperature, fresh air exchange, and light. Even a minor lapse can invite mold or bacteria, meaning constant attention and monitoring are essential. Growing mushrooms is both an art and a science, requiring patience, consistency, and daily hands-on care.
Finally, there’s the challenge of encouraging people to expand their culinary horizons. Not everyone is accustomed to cooking with mushrooms, especially the unique varieties we offer. Still, it’s been rewarding to see more people experiment in their kitchens and discover how versatile, flavorful, and nutrient-rich mushrooms truly are.
What do you feel is the impact of local producers and business owners in the West Central Mountains (WCM) or in Idaho, and what does the future look like for you?
Local producers have a tremendous impact in Idaho as they strive to keep traditions of self-reliance alive, strengthen the local economy, and provide unique, place-based products. For Mountain Grown Goods, the future means continued growth in educating people about the health benefits of fungi while expanding access to high-quality extracts and fresh mushrooms.
What do you enjoy most about owning a local business in the WCM? What excites or inspires you?
What I enjoy most about owning a business in the West Central Mountains is connecting directly with people, hearing their stories, and watching them discover the health benefits of mushrooms for the first time. It inspires me to keep learning, growing, and sharing.
What is your relationship to the community? Do you support or participate in any organizations?
As a retired science teacher from McCall, Mountain Grown Goods has been an avenue for some of our local students to explore the world of mycelium cultivation. In the spring of 2025, I mentored a student’s senior project in cultivating mushroom mycelium fiber and the year prior, students conducted an experiment in growing mycelium to break down plastic. So far, Mountain Grown Goods is an Idaho Preferred member and our community participation and support will continue to grow as we do.
How important is sustainability to you and your business? Why is this important to you?
Sustainability is at the heart of Mountain Grown Goods. Mushrooms are part of nature’s recycling system, they break down organic matter, return nutrients to the soil, and support forest health. When cultivating, I focus on minimizing waste, composting substrates and maintaining energy efficient grow environments. When foraging, I practice ethical harvesting by leaving part of each patch untouched, ensuring the fungi can continue their life cycle and support the ecosystem around them. Mesh bags are also used so that during foraging spores can slip through the holes to repopulate the ground. Sustainable practices not only protect local biodiversity but also preserve the delicate symbiotic relationships mushrooms share with trees, soil microbes, and wildlife. By caring for the land in this way, we can ensure that these remarkable fungi will be here for generations to come.
A variety of dried mushrooms available from Mountain Grown Goods, including chaga, oyster, and morels.
Please give us your one-sentence take-away message about your business.
Mountain Grown Goods grows, forages, and creates small-batch, dual-extracts of various medicinal mushrooms bringing the science, the forest, and a passion for natural healing together to support healthier lives.
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