In rural India, women are turning to mushroom farming, especially oyster (Pleurotus spp.) and button (Agaricus bisporus) mushrooms, as a low-cost, high-impact way to earn income from home. In Odisha, one of India’s most climate-vulnerable states, women trained through agricultural centers are now producing up to 22 pounds of mushrooms daily using simple setups like straw and shaded huts. With little land or equipment needed, this work provides financial independence, food security, and sustainable farming skills in regions where women often have limited job opportunities.