A controlled environment agriculture setup leveraging repurposed intermodal containers for cultivating fungi defines a contained fungal production unit. These structures offer a modular and often mobile platform for producing edible and medicinal fungi under precisely managed conditions.
This approach to fungal agriculture provides several advantages, including reduced land use, optimized environmental control (temperature, humidity, light), and potentially faster growth cycles. Historically, fungal cultivation was limited by seasonal constraints and geographic location. However, controlled environment systems expand cultivation possibilities, enabling year-round production irrespective of external climate.