Mushrooms save cranes and livelihoods in rural Uganda

Hero Mushroom Transforms Rural Communities in Uganda to Save Cranes

The humble oyster mushroom has become an unexpected hero in the story of rural economic empowerment—one that is intimately connected to the conservation of the Endangered Grey Crowned Crane and the wetlands they call home.  The International Crane Foundation had a far-fetched idea that has become a thriving enterprise in the Rukiga District of Uganda, […] The post Hero Mushroom Transforms Rural Communities in Uganda to Save Cranes appeared first…

Mushrooms save cranes and livelihoods in rural Uganda

In Uganda’s Rukiga district, oyster mushrooms are transforming lives and protecting wetlands. A simple farming shift is reviving ecosystems and securing income for struggling communities. Mushrooms save cranes and livelihoods in rural Uganda appeared first on Food For Mzansi