09/24/2026
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HOWARD, THE MUSHROOM MAN š
If youāve spent any time around Ellijay Mushrooms, youāve probably met Howard, co-owner, mushroom grower, outdoorsman, and the guy who can probably tell you whatās growing before you even see it.
Ask him what to serve someone who insists they donāt like mushrooms, and heāll tell you shiitake. Not your mamaās slimy mushrooms, heāll remind you. Just a little olive oil, salt and pepper, a hot pan, and you might change your mind.
His love for mushrooms started turning into something more when he dropped off samples with Ben Krawiecki, Director of Culinary Purchasing at Marlowās Tavern. A couple of weeks passed, Howard checked on the samples Chef Ben said heād forgotten about the mushrooms, but when he finally cooked them, they were still fresh and delicious, just as good as the day Howard dropped them off.
That was the moment Howard knew they had something special. Something worth sharing.
These days, when heās not at the farm (which, according to Howard, isnāt often), youāll find him kayaking or hiking through the mountains. And one of his favorite things about Ellijay? Finding wild mushrooms before Bigfoot does.
But more than anything, Howard hopes people leave the farm feeling happy, connected to the community, inspired to try something new, and already thinking about when they can come back.
Maybe thatās the magic of mushrooms.
Maybe itās the mountains.
Or maybe itās just Howard. ššæ
Changing one taste bud at a time.
