Jangheung Eco-friendly Shiitake Farming Cooperative is a farming cooperative located at 20, Gwandongbamjae-gil, Yucheon-myeon, Jangheung-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City, with Kim Soo-gil as the representative. It is primarily engaged in crop cultivation and livestock complex farming, including shiitake mushroom cultivation and shiitake substrate production, and currently employs 4 people.

"The official introduction of Jangheung Eco-friendly Shiitake Farming Cooperative was not found. However, the Jangheung region is designated and fostered as a major shiitake mushroom production area by the Korea Forest Service, and is known for producing high-quality shiitake mushrooms based on its subtropical Mediterranean warm climate and clean natural environment."

Business Areas

• Shiitake mushroom cultivation: Shiitake mushrooms are cultivated using oak logs or sawdust substrate. They are grown in an eco-friendly manner in the clean natural environment of the Jangheung region, producing shiitake mushrooms with excellent taste and aroma.
• Shiitake substrate production: Sawdust substrate required for shiitake mushroom cultivation is produced, and participation in the expansion of sawdust substrate cultivation for domestic varieties and regional adaptation trials is also underway.

Products

• Shiitake mushrooms: Shiitake mushrooms produced through natural outdoor cultivation are characterized by their firm texture and deep, subtle aroma. It is presumed that various types of shiitake mushrooms such as Baekhwago, Heukhwago, Donggo, and Hyangshin are produced.
• Shiitake substrate: It appears that shiitake substrate, the core material for shiitake mushroom cultivation, is produced and used internally or supplied.

Special Notes

• Eco-friendly cultivation in a clean region: Jangheung-gun is a clean region where mountains, sea, and rivers meet. We cultivate shiitake mushrooms using 100% eco-friendly methods on oak logs from pine forests, boasting high quality.
• Excellent quality and taste: Jangheung shiitake mushrooms have firm flesh, excellent aroma and taste. In particular, the subtropical Mediterranean warm climate, sea breeze, and morning dew contribute to the production of high-quality shiitake mushrooms.
• Participation in domestic variety development: We are contributing to the development of the domestic mushroom industry by participating in regional adaptation trials and cultivation expansion meetings for domestic shiitake mushroom varieties.

Recruitment Information

• Main Hiring Positions: It has been confirmed that positions mainly for shiitake mushroom harvesting and shiitake substrate production are recruited.
• Benefits: According to past recruitment notices, a salary of 1,914,440 KRW or more per month was offered, but specific welfare information was not found.

💡 A Word from JOBPLOY
Jangheung Eco-friendly Shiitake Farming Cooperative is a small-scale agricultural cooperative that cultivates shiitake mushrooms and produces substrate. It is highly likely that field duties such as mushroom harvesting and substrate production will be performed. Due to the nature of the agricultural sector, diligence and physical labor may be required, and understanding the mushroom growing environment would be helpful. Jangheung is a clean region famous for shiitake mushrooms, so you can feel proud of producing high-quality agricultural products.