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192951 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.192951 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-05 22 pages Magliaro, Zachary Cloutier, Scott Papenfuss, Jason Barrett, The Honors College School of Sustainability Text The paper explores the benefits of small-scale mushroom cultivation at home to address food insecurity and environmental sustainability challenges such as industrial agriculture, plastic pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. The study employs cultivation-based experimentation using pre-colonized and post-colonized methods to grow lion's mane and oyster mushrooms, which is further supported through the guidance provided by a deep literature review process. The pre-colonized and post-colonized cultivation processes resulted in varying outcomes of mushroom yield and helped conclude that pre-colonized methods are better suited for beginners, while post-inoculated require more intermediate-level skills. The cultivation experiment, along with the literature review research, collectively help recognize that Mushrooms are more than just a source of sustenance but a solution to reclaiming security in modern food systems, conquering mismanaged environmental impacts, and fostering opportunities for personal well-being and financial growth. Small-scale mushroom cultivation Food security Environmental Sustainability Nutrition Global emissions Plastic Pollution Business opportunities Industrialized agriculture Sovereignty A Journey of Discovery in Small-Scale Mushroom Cultivation at Home