Chaga Harvesting Course
TruNorth Chaga Harvesting Certification
Transform Your Connection to the Forest into a Sustainable Profession.
Welcome to the Chaga Harvesting Certification Program. This course is not designed for casual foragers; it is a professional training ground for individuals ready to master the trade of ethical, commercial-scale fungi harvesting.
At TruNorth, our mission is to prove that standing forests are more economically valuable when healthy than when cut down. We are building a supply chain based on stewardship, not extraction. This course provides the blueprint to turn a walk in the woods into a viable income stream. You will learn to locate high-value medicinal fungi, harvest with absolute ecological integrity, manage professional data logs, and navigate the organic supply chain.
This is not a desk job. It requires grit, precise data management, and a respect for wild ecosystems. If you are ready to treat the land with respect and empower yourself with knowledge, we are ready to be your first client.
What You Will Achieve
Professional Certification: Pass the final assessment and 30-day field trial to join the TruNorth Harvester Network.
Direct Purchase Orders: Successful graduates receive immediate opportunities to sell their harvest to TruNorth.
Business Autonomy: Learn to set up your own sole proprietorship and manage a compliant, scalable business.
Ecological Stewardship: Master the “80/20 Rule” and learn why wild, stressed fungi offer superior medicinal value compared to lab-grown alternatives.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 10 Lessons
- 30 Weeks
- Part 12
- Part 22
- Part 32
- Part 4A2
- Part 4B2
- Part 52
- Part 62
- Part 7A2
- Part 82
- Part 92
Requirements
- Technology: You must have a dedicated smartphone (Android or iPhone) capable of running Avenza, Garmin Explore, and ODK/GIC Collect.
- Gear: Expect to budget approximately $500 for reliable tools, food-grade storage, and safety equipment.
- Transportation: A reliable vehicle capable of reaching harvest zones.
- Freezer Storage: Access to a deep freezer for immediate product preservation (or ability to transport to a facility within 24 hours).