138: BONUS| YouTube Comments Go Crazy, New JUICY NEWS!

Welcome to another Flora Funga Podcast bonus episode! This week, host KK dives into a mix of topics, from farmers market strategies to groundbreaking tech in agriculture. As KK navigates her return to farmers markets with Zephyr Gills, she reflects on the challenges of finding the right venues—markets focused on produce often outperform those selling trinkets and clothing. Fellow mushroom farmers, what’s your strategy for picking the best market? Let us know in the comments!

In podcasting news, KK teases a recent interview with Marty from the Science and Fiction podcast, where they unpacked the book Entangled Life and delved into trending topics like the infamous "zombie fungus" from The Last of Us and the wood wide web. Keep an eye out for this enlightening crossover episode soon.

Listeners also get a sneak peek at KK’s upcoming interview with Dennis Walker from Mycopeneur Podcast. Known for his satirical takes on mycology, Dennis promises to bring humor and insight to the conversation. Could a roast of the mycology world be in the works? Stay tuned!

KK shares an exciting opportunity for her audience: the 2024 Top Mycologists to Follow nominations. Categories range from "Top Researcher" to "Most Likely to Save the Planet." Nominate your favorites at www.florafungapodcast.com.

Finally, the episode dives into a fascinating juicy news feature—scientists in China have developed a robot that identifies plants by "touching" their leaves with electrodes, achieving an impressive 97.7% accuracy. The potential for agriculture and ecological studies is vast, and KK can’t wait to learn more about this cutting-edge tech.

Catch up on Flora Funga Podcast on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube, and don’t forget to comment, share, and explore KK’s Patreon for exclusive content. Let’s keep learning, growing, and celebrating all things plant and fungi!

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Mentioned Resources:
The Science in the Fiction Podcast
Mycopreneur