Truffle hunting

You'll understand what truffles are, why they're valuable, and how they form underground so you can recognize quality specimens and communicate confidently with suppliers and clients.

You'll learn the practical techniques—dogs, pigs, and trained eyes—used to locate truffles in the field so you can participate in or manage hunting operations effectively.

You'll identify the main commercial truffle species and their geographic origins so you can source the right product, verify authenticity, and match truffles to customer needs.

You'll grasp how truffles grow through symbiotic relationships with tree roots so you can understand supply chains, evaluate quality, and discuss farming practices with producers.