It is understood that in the poverty alleviation program of Shangnan County, Shanxi Province, China, local government offers Shiitake greenhouses free of cost to help the poor generate revenues through Shiitake industry. Moreover, in addition to lending loans on sack cost from local mushroom company, the government also provides subsidies for mushroom farmers.
At present, Heiqihe Village, Fushui Town, Shangnan County holds 91 poor households totaling 262 people. Till now, 44 households have been leaded to run cooperatives and greenhouses, the first and second flush of Shiitakes which enjoy the desirable economic benefits have been listed into markets.