Dietz Mushroom Farm

Business Type: Producer

Sequim, WA

Environmental Sustainability
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Racial and Social Equity
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- Dietz Mushroom Farm
- Sequim, WA 98382
- Driving Directions

About Us

We grow oyster mushrooms on straw, feed spent straw to red wiggler worms and combine their castings with biochar from the TLUD used to cook the straw. We call this "Sequim Terra Preta" and plants thrive on it. Energy is carbon negative. Mushroom growing classes and kits avaliable. Learn to grow mushrooms: e-mail lowell@dietzfarm.com with "subscribe cultivators' list" in subject window.

Growing & Operating Practices

We use locally sourced straw to grow our mushrooms. Straw is cooked (pasteurized) using a smokeless wood gasification oven(T-LUD); biochar is the by-product. Adding biochar to soil results in carbon negative energy use and causes exponential increase in beneficial soil bacteria. Regenerative soil can be created by mixing biochar with worm castings. We call this "Sequim Terra Preta"; the formula is published on our website: dietzfarm.com.

Our Products

Locally Raised, Harvested, Grown
- Flowers, Nursery & Trees
  - Compost/Manure
- Vegetables & Herbs
  - Mushrooms
Locally Made
- Reusable Waste

Additional Products

Compost Worms, Mushroom growing kits., Red Wiggler Composting Worms

Our Services

Educational Experiences
- Classes
- Tours

Retail Info

Where to Purchase

Farm Stand/Farm Store
Phone Orders

Payments Accepted

Accepts Cash
Accepts Personal Checks

Distribution Methods

On Farm Pick-up

Location & Hours

- Dietz Mushroom Farm
- Phone: (360) 477-4228
- Sequim, WA 98382
- Driving Directions
- Open to the Public: By Appointment Only
- Hours of Operation

Our Values

Learn more about the Eat Local First Values Indicators.

Environmental Sustainability
Eat Local First values the land, water, and ecosystems that sustain our local food systems. Businesses and organizations with the Environmental Sustainability indicator are committed to adopting practices that improve soil health, conserve natural resources, foster biodiversity, and reduce the use of fossil fuel-based pesticides and fertilizers. Seafood producers harvest responsibly to ensure the sustainability of wild fish stocks.
- Sustainability
  - Non-GMO
    Third-party certification verifying the absence of genetically modified or bioengineered ingredients.
  - Sustainable Operations
    Self-certifies that use sustainable or regenerative growing practices, production methods, or general operations. See profile Growing Practices for details.
- Waste Reduction
  - Towards Zero Waste
    Businesses that self-certify their committment to reducing waste and engaging in circular business practices.
Racial and Social Equity
Eat Local First values the inclusion and representation of historically underrepresented or marginalized groups in the food and farming industry. The owners of businesses and organizations with the Racial and Social Equity indicator have identified themselves as holding one or more marginalized identities.
- Family Owned
  Owned by members of a single family or multiple generations.

Wholesale Info

Restaurants and grocery stores may purchase mushrooms at 20% off retail price if total purchases exceed $100

Products available for wholesale

- Locally Raised, Harvested, Grown
  - Vegetables & Herbs
    - Mushrooms
Additional Products
Mushroom growing kits and Red Wiggler Composting Worms are available for retail sale.
We sell: Dried or dehydrated fruits or vegetables

Sample Buyers

- Alder Wood Bistro
- Nourish Sequim
- These Sequim restaurants buy Dietz Farm oyster mushrooms: Alder Wood Bistro
- Bento Teriaki
- Blondie's Plate and Nourish.
Interested in selling to: Restaurants

Ordering & Distribution

Minimum Requirements: No
Selling Season: Year Round
Order Methods: Email, Phone, Text
Distribution Methods: Direct Delivery, Pick Up
Delivery Days: By Appointment

Delivery Area

Zip Codes: 98382
Cities: Sequim

Additional Details

Sells "seconds" or cosmetically imperfect foods: No
Carries Liability Insurance: Yes
Food Safety Practices & Licenses: Food safety plan
Interested in Forward Contracting: No

Last updated: 06/3/2024