Some reasons to forage (applies to berries, nuts, fruits, not just mushrooms): * Foraging is very satisfying to do * Foraging allows you to participate in you

Some reasons to forage (applies to berries, nuts, fruits, not just mushrooms): * Foraging is very satisfying to do * Foraging allows you to participate in your cultural practices (although sadly many people in the US are long-cut off from such cultural knowledge) * You can get fresher food foraging * There absolutely are interesting varieties that aren't sold because they are hard to farm/transport/store etc. * Foraged food is free