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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Commercial Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Friday, February 5, 2021

Pieter J.C. Vedder was the BEST TEACHER in Bridging the Gap between Research and Grower

Pieter once took this photo in San Francisco and often used it as slide for his classes!
Whatever he took, he always had slides and photos developed from it...

Over the decades there has been none other for being so well able to translate the results of science and research into practical and useful language for the mushroom growers!

So many researchers only loved hearing themselves, and were using too difficult words, that went over the top of the heads of a practical grower.

Our latest book also explains the physics and everything else there is to know, into an understandable and practical way: modern mushroom growing 2020 harvesting available in ANY COUNTRY WORLDWIDE at over 40,000+ booksellers as print on demand.

P.J.C. Vedder's 1987 Design for NEW COMPOSTING SYSTEM (Phase I) |  Graduation list for Pieter's 2 teaching exams scroll down...

Editorial Review by British Mushroom Journal: P.J.C. Vedder as an Eminent Mushroom Expert, and a Gifted Teacher is Greatly Valued and Admired Internationally | Great Editorial...

26 comments:

  1. Wow! What a help to mushroom growers all over the world, Mariette. Good luck with the sales!

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    1. Dearest Martha Jane,
      Thank you and indeed it will remain a big help to thousands all over the world.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Another wonderful post showcasing the impact both of you have had in the world of growing and harvesting mushrooms ... cheers!

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    1. Dearest Helen,
      Thank you very much and Pieter always had the practical implementation in mind; to actually help others make a (better) living.
      Same for me, in Germany where I trained hundreds of women/harvesters, they thanked me after my training and told me they earned more, for better quality and with less hours of work and less movements thus less tired... It is very rewarding in the end, after perseverance.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Hello Mariette and Pieter, You two are right about the relationship between research and users. I have helped people apply for National Science grants, and the secret is to come out of the ivory tower, and explain what the research in understandable terms, and what the future or practical benefits will be.
    --Jim

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    1. Dearest Jim,
      You phrase it very well, coming out of the ivory tower. But for some, it is all they have and with that comes a certain arrogance often that distances themselves from the 'ordinary working' people.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  4. Your husband has given a lot to growing mushrooms.

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    1. Dearest Anne,
      Indeed he DID, he gave ALL he had in a very special dedicated way!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. Ha hecho una buena toma del puente de San Francisco, que es sobradamente conocido por su belleza.

    No hay duda que ha tenido que ser un gran profesor. Es fundamental, hacer un lenguaje comprensible para que lo entienda el alumnado.

    Besos

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    1. Querida Antónia,
      Ambos hemos estado muchas veces cerca de ese espectacular puente de San Francisco y esta es una excelente foto de hecho.
      Sí, para explicar en lenguaje sencillo a sus estudiantes, jóvenes y no tan jóvenes, es tan crucial. Pieter fue excelente en ese sentido.
      Abrazos,
      Mariette

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  6. Bravi Pieter e Mariette.Buon weekend.

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    1. Cara Olga,
      Sì, quando si prende sul serio l'insegnamento si fa il meglio che si può per educare gli altri sull'argomento!
      Abbracci,
      Mariette

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  7. The two wheels of research and practice being connected by a strong axle of goodwill and endurance have made people and the world happier.

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    1. Dearest RTC,
      You phrased it so perfectly and yes, proud to say that my Pieter has been such a strong axle! That's why we both have so many friends all over the world!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Yet Another Wonderful Post - Such A Beautiful Day In SF - You Two Take Care - Sending Positive Vibes

    Cheers

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    1. Dearest Travis,
      That was a beautiful day in SF and it has been for many years our favorite city, each time when we had to go to the Pescadero farm (Campbell's at that time) in Santa Cruz we loved the drive down along the coast!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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    1. Dearest Victor,
      Yes, it takes a lot of dedication but it paid off!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  10. A new knowledge for me about composting. Thank you, Mariette

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    1. Dearest Endah,
      Yes, even for understanding better the process to de-compost garden and kitchen waste, it is helpful.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. Good teaching stands the test of time Mariette, your husband certainly was excellent in his field 💙

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    1. Dearest Grace,
      He sure was, hence so many commendable reviews from well respected sources!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. It's a lovely photo and it's so nice he can relate it back to his mushroom passion! :)

    Hope you've had a nice weekend :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Dearest Mica,
      It was more than a passion... a life with and for mushrooms.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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