Growing up on an acreage on the outskirts of town, I was always drawn to unusual animals and the more interesting oddities of life. That curiosity eventually led me into keeping exotic reptiles from around the globe. Everything from South American tortoises and Argentine tegus to Australian snakes. Over the last decade, I also raised mice to supply raw food diets for cats and local reptile keepers, a chapter I wrapped up in early 2026 as my focus expanded into farm and food production.

When COVID hit, I looked for a new hands on passion to dive into, which sparked a deep obsession with fungi and indoor mycology. I fell straight down the rabbit hole, mastering cultivation and getting hands on with everything from mushroom blocks to native species. Today, that passion has grown into a full-scale operation where I offer custom grain spawn, fruiting grow blocks, fresh gourmet mushrooms, custom seasoning blends, and curated Lion’s Mane products. While I still love getting out in the woods for the occasional spring morel hunt, my main focus is strictly on cultivation and crafting high quality mushroom products.

In early 2026, my path took another natural turn into local food systems when I joined Mother Pluckers as the team lead processor, running the team while the owner was on maternity leave. Working directly with homesteaders, local farms and other back to our roots type living. It highlighted a huge missing link in our regional agricultural network: accessible, on-site mobile processing for smaller backyard flocks and roosters. To help fill that gap, we secured our own mobile butcher license to support local families and small-scale poultry keepers across Alberta.

Whether you're looking to grow your own gourmet mushrooms, elevate your kitchen with custom seasonings, or connect about farm services, I'm always happy to chat. Feel free to send a message on Facebook or drop an email!