About Us
From a local mushroom farm to a movement, we're transforming how people understand and interact with fungi.
The Mushroom Mission
At Fungi Unity Network (F.U.N.), our mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the world of fungi and mushrooms by providing educational resources, advocating for sustainable farming practices, and highlighting the medicinal, nutritional, and environmental benefits of mushrooms. We are committed to promoting their use in enhancing human health, supporting ecosystems, and advancing environmental cleanup efforts through innovative mycoremediation techniques.
Our vision includes the opening of an interactive Mushroom Discovery Center featuring multimedia displays and a working mini farm, where visitors can learn firsthand about mushroom cultivation and its many applications. Through outreach, research, and hands-on experiences, we aim to inspire a more sustainable and informed future for fungi's place in our world.
From Farm to Movement: Our Story
Mushroom Street Farms, a Texas-based gourmet mushroom farm, laid the foundation for something extraordinary. As we cultivated specialty mushrooms and shared our knowledge with chefs and food enthusiasts, we witnessed a growing curiosity that extended far beyond the kitchen. People weren't just interested in cooking with mushrooms—they wanted to understand their role in medicine, sustainability, and environmental restoration.
This community enthusiasm inspired us to expand our mission. While Mushroom Street Farms continues to provide top-quality gourmet mushrooms to central Texas, F.U.N. emerged as a dedicated nonprofit to nurture education, research, and innovation in the fascinating world of fungi.
Today, we're building on this foundation through our Mushroom Discovery Center, hands-on workshops, and community programs. Our goal? Making the transformative potential of fungi accessible to everyone.

Our Team

Andrea Gwartney
President & Chairwoman of the Board

Galilea Hernandez
Treasurer

Eric Qualkenbush
Secretary (Government Grants)

Warren Gwartney
Board Member (Vision, Strategy, & Operations)

Garrett Shovan
Board Member (Director of Mushroom Discovery Center)

Adam Cohen
Board Member (Advisory/Farm Education)

Francine Speer
Board Member (Fundraising/Advisor)
We’re Growing Something Extraordinary
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