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Mandy's Mushroom Agri-Tourist Podcast

From Puffballs to Public Programs with Mushroom Farmer & Forager Amanda Dye

December 14, 2025 Jennifer Ross

If you’ve ever wandered through the woods, spotted a mysterious puffball, and wondered what on earth is happening beneath our…

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My friends Nino and Gianfranco at Orto Infesta Far
My friends Nino and Gianfranco at Orto Infesta Farm in Marsala, Sicily keep me updated on what they are planting and growing. Here is a variety of fruits and vegetable plants that are growing at their Sicilian farm including plenty of citrus, artichokes, white cabbage, cauliflower, and something I never heard of called monstera deliciosa fruit. The taste of the monstera deliciosa is a complex tropical combination of pineapple, passionfruit, banana, and strawberry all in one - a juicy, flavorful explosion. The texture is soft, creamy, and custard-like. Sounds amazing! If you’ve tried it, let me know your thoughts.... If you want to learn more about Orto Infesta farm, check out the Agri-Tourist Podcast Episode #73 titled: A Sicilian Harvest in Marsala with Gianfranco and Nino. Click the link in the bio to access the podcast. #podcast #sicily #farms #regenerativefarming


She’s a young, inspiring agri-entrepreneur—and the
She’s a young, inspiring agri-entrepreneur—and the CEO and Founder of Change Food for Good. Her name is Samia, also known as Sam Lemfadli. Sam is a Brooklyn native and technologist with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable agriculture. She founded Change Food for Good, a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable agricultural technology more accessible in communities affected by food insecurity. Let’s pause on that for a moment—a nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable agricultural technology more accessible to areas impacted by food insecurity. Sam recognized that technology is a key ingredient in feeding people, and she was driven to put those tools into the hands of individuals who want to learn, create, and innovate. Through her work, Change Food for Good motivates, inspires, and trains people to understand technology, build it, and invent new agricultural solutions—especially for urban environments. Samia saw an important need and stepped forward to fill it. To date, she has placed over 200 program graduates into jobs and continues to bridge technology and agriculture through several innovative, community-based programs. When I speak with people like Samia, I’m truly humbled by the depth and breadth of their vision—their foresight, their drive, and their willingness to take a leap of faith in pursuit of what they believe in. It reminds me of other changemakers I’ve had the privilege to interview, like Giany, Executive Director of Carolina Human Reinvestment, or Emily Stone, founder of Uncommon Cacao, who disrupted the global cacao economy. I think you’ll feel humbled and inspired as well. Click on the link in the bio to listen to my 79th Agri-Tourist podcast conversation with Samia from Change Food for Good. And if you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Enjoy! #technology #agritech #foodsecurity #foodaccess #urbanagriculture


My friend Tim never turns down an outdoor adventur
My friend Tim never turns down an outdoor adventure…even when it’s frigid outside…it was a beautiful afternoon for a snowshoeing hike in CT! Fresh air…exercise… perfect pick me up on a winter day! ☃️❄️


I joined my two friends, Mike and Marisa, for anot
I joined my two friends, Mike and Marisa, for another episode of Yakety Yak, Let’s Talk About That — Episode #6! No chocolate tasting this time… but our holiday episode quickly turned into us yacking it up about food… and more food. 😄 I always have a blast with these two amazing, entertaining friends. Click the link in bio to listen to the episode—sit back, enjoy, and join the conversation! 🎙️✨


Her business is called Mandy’s Mushrooms – her nam
Her business is called Mandy’s Mushrooms - her name is Amanda Dye - and she is passionate about making the kingdom of Fungi more accessible to the general public through mushroom education. Mushrooms are mysterious to me. The more I read about mushrooms and the more the world learns about mushrooms, the more we learn about the significant impact they have on controlling - actually managing and overseeing is probably the better word - managing and overseeing nature. There is so much you can do in the kitchen with mushrooms, and there are so many mushroom varieties to experiment with. Many people say that they don’t like mushrooms but I challenge you to try a recipe that contains some fresh, locally grown mushrooms- I think you might just change your mind. And then there are all the medicinal properties of mushrooms. That’s another whole world to explore. I have not gone on a mushroom forage as of yet - but it is something I intend on doing in the near future - maybe with Amanda at her new property in NY which we discuss! Amanda is a young woman with a passion for mushroom agriculture - mycology - and I love people that are passionate about agriculture. I get very excited for all the amazing things that Amanda is doing now and for all the amazing things that she will create in the future. I hope you share in my excitement as we explore the world of mushrooms - aka mycology! Click on the link in the bio to listen to this podcast. #mushrooms #mushroom #mushroomforager #mushroomforage #mushroomfarmer



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My friends Nino and Gianfranco at Orto Infesta Farm in Marsala, Sicily keep me updated on what they are planting and growing. Here is a variety of fruits and vegetable plants that are growing at their Sicilian farm including plenty of citrus, artichokes, white cabbage, cauliflower, and something I never heard of called monstera deliciosa fruit. The taste of the monstera deliciosa is a complex tropical combination of pineapple, passionfruit, banana, and strawberry all in one – a juicy, flavorful explosion. The texture is soft, creamy, and custard-like. Sounds amazing! If you’ve tried it, let me know your thoughts….If you want to learn more about Orto Infesta farm, check out the Agri-Tourist Podcast Episode #73 titled: A Sicilian Harvest in Marsala with Gianfranco and Nino. Click the link in the bio to access the podcast. #podcast #sicily #farms #regenerativefarming
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She’s a young, inspiring agri-entrepreneur—and the CEO and Founder of Change Food for Good. Her name is Samia, also known as Sam Lemfadli. Sam is a Brooklyn native and technologist with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable agriculture.She founded Change Food for Good, a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable agricultural technology more accessible in communities affected by food insecurity. Let’s pause on that for a moment—a nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable agricultural technology more accessible to areas impacted by food insecurity.Sam recognized that technology is a key ingredient in feeding people, and she was driven to put those tools into the hands of individuals who want to learn, create, and innovate. Through her work, Change Food for Good motivates, inspires, and trains people to understand technology, build it, and invent new agricultural solutions—especially for urban environments.Samia saw an important need and stepped forward to fill it. To date, she has placed over 200 program graduates into jobs and continues to bridge technology and agriculture through several innovative, community-based programs.When I speak with people like Samia, I’m truly humbled by the depth and breadth of their vision—their foresight, their drive, and their willingness to take a leap of faith in pursuit of what they believe in. It reminds me of other changemakers I’ve had the privilege to interview, like Giany, Executive Director of Carolina Human Reinvestment, or Emily Stone, founder of Uncommon Cacao, who disrupted the global cacao economy.I think you’ll feel humbled and inspired as well.Click on the link in the bio to listen to my 79th Agri-Tourist podcast conversation with Samia from Change Food for Good. And if you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Enjoy!#technology #agritech #foodsecurity #foodaccess #urbanagriculture
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Winter sunrises always make me happy….💛
Winter sunrises always make me happy….💛


My friends Nino and Gianfranco at Orto Infesta Far
My friends Nino and Gianfranco at Orto Infesta Farm in Marsala, Sicily keep me updated on what they are planting and growing. Here is a variety of fruits and vegetable plants that are growing at their Sicilian farm including plenty of citrus, artichokes, white cabbage, cauliflower, and something I never heard of called monstera deliciosa fruit. The taste of the monstera deliciosa is a complex tropical combination of pineapple, passionfruit, banana, and strawberry all in one - a juicy, flavorful explosion. The texture is soft, creamy, and custard-like. Sounds amazing! If you’ve tried it, let me know your thoughts.... If you want to learn more about Orto Infesta farm, check out the Agri-Tourist Podcast Episode #73 titled: A Sicilian Harvest in Marsala with Gianfranco and Nino. Click the link in the bio to access the podcast. #podcast #sicily #farms #regenerativefarming


She’s a young, inspiring agri-entrepreneur—and the
She’s a young, inspiring agri-entrepreneur—and the CEO and Founder of Change Food for Good. Her name is Samia, also known as Sam Lemfadli. Sam is a Brooklyn native and technologist with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable agriculture. She founded Change Food for Good, a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable agricultural technology more accessible in communities affected by food insecurity. Let’s pause on that for a moment—a nonprofit dedicated to making sustainable agricultural technology more accessible to areas impacted by food insecurity. Sam recognized that technology is a key ingredient in feeding people, and she was driven to put those tools into the hands of individuals who want to learn, create, and innovate. Through her work, Change Food for Good motivates, inspires, and trains people to understand technology, build it, and invent new agricultural solutions—especially for urban environments. Samia saw an important need and stepped forward to fill it. To date, she has placed over 200 program graduates into jobs and continues to bridge technology and agriculture through several innovative, community-based programs. When I speak with people like Samia, I’m truly humbled by the depth and breadth of their vision—their foresight, their drive, and their willingness to take a leap of faith in pursuit of what they believe in. It reminds me of other changemakers I’ve had the privilege to interview, like Giany, Executive Director of Carolina Human Reinvestment, or Emily Stone, founder of Uncommon Cacao, who disrupted the global cacao economy. I think you’ll feel humbled and inspired as well. Click on the link in the bio to listen to my 79th Agri-Tourist podcast conversation with Samia from Change Food for Good. And if you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Enjoy! #technology #agritech #foodsecurity #foodaccess #urbanagriculture


My friend Tim never turns down an outdoor adventur
My friend Tim never turns down an outdoor adventure…even when it’s frigid outside…it was a beautiful afternoon for a snowshoeing hike in CT! Fresh air…exercise… perfect pick me up on a winter day! ☃️❄️


I joined my two friends, Mike and Marisa, for anot
I joined my two friends, Mike and Marisa, for another episode of Yakety Yak, Let’s Talk About That — Episode #6! No chocolate tasting this time… but our holiday episode quickly turned into us yacking it up about food… and more food. 😄 I always have a blast with these two amazing, entertaining friends. Click the link in bio to listen to the episode—sit back, enjoy, and join the conversation! 🎙️✨


Her business is called Mandy’s Mushrooms – her nam
Her business is called Mandy’s Mushrooms - her name is Amanda Dye - and she is passionate about making the kingdom of Fungi more accessible to the general public through mushroom education. Mushrooms are mysterious to me. The more I read about mushrooms and the more the world learns about mushrooms, the more we learn about the significant impact they have on controlling - actually managing and overseeing is probably the better word - managing and overseeing nature. There is so much you can do in the kitchen with mushrooms, and there are so many mushroom varieties to experiment with. Many people say that they don’t like mushrooms but I challenge you to try a recipe that contains some fresh, locally grown mushrooms- I think you might just change your mind. And then there are all the medicinal properties of mushrooms. That’s another whole world to explore. I have not gone on a mushroom forage as of yet - but it is something I intend on doing in the near future - maybe with Amanda at her new property in NY which we discuss! Amanda is a young woman with a passion for mushroom agriculture - mycology - and I love people that are passionate about agriculture. I get very excited for all the amazing things that Amanda is doing now and for all the amazing things that she will create in the future. I hope you share in my excitement as we explore the world of mushrooms - aka mycology! Click on the link in the bio to listen to this podcast. #mushrooms #mushroom #mushroomforager #mushroomforage #mushroomfarmer



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