MYFARM


In each edition of “Mushroom Business”, we publish an interview with a grower. The emphasis here is on the farm and cultivation methods. This issue features a portrait of Basciani Mushrooms near to Kennett Square, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Mike Basciani is co-owner of four mushroom farms, various farms growing exotics, a canning plant, a transport concern and various cooling


and packing businesses spread over the USA. An interview with a man on the move. By John Peeters


Basciani Mushrooms (USA)


Mike Basciani (l) with his grower, nephew Vince, in front of the new farm.


The grower


“There aren’t too many people like us. We represent the fourth generation of


mushroom growers in Chester County. The story started with my grandfather who left Italy


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in 1915 to work hard and build a new life in America. He started picking mushrooms at a farm owned by another family, just like many Mexican immigrants who come here nowadays. Within a few years, he was in


business for himself. His three sons, including my father, followed him, and my two brothers and I followed on in turn. My adult children have recently also come aboard. Our family value is still hard work


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