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[SchwanzBrewer]

Denny, this guy wouldn't just grow an acre or so, he's got a lot of land and he wouldn't half ass it. We want to just show him that it's viable and have some premium fresh hops. 

[matt6150]

If you live in Western NC and can produce several pounds of hops, local brewers will line up at your door.

 

I know that NC State was teaming up with some folks to get a hop variety that would grow well in the western NC climate.

 

I don't think that will happen with grains.

Ahem https://riverbendmalt.com/

[MakeMeHoppy]

httpss://www.governor.ny.gov/press/10092013-licensed-farm-breweriesNY state is providing a special licence to breweries that use an increasing % of NY state grown hops and barley. The idea was to not only increase NY's presence in the growing craft beer scene, but to increase agriculture jobs. We have a ton of nano/micro breweries starting up.  Other large ones like Brown's mentioned in the link have been a big supporter of 'buy local' for years.

[denny]

Denny, this guy wouldn't just grow an acre or so, he's got a lot of land and he wouldn't half ass it. We want to just show him that it's viable and have some premium fresh hops. 

 

Yeah, but that only means he could lose more money!  I would really recommend that if he's thinking of doing it on any scale he come to the Yakima area and visit some farms there first.

[SchwanzBrewer]

Yeah, but that only means he could lose more money!  I would really recommend that if he's thinking of doing it on any scale he come to the Yakima area and visit some farms there first.

 

I'm sure he would. Odds are if he does it at all it won't be for a few years. And then he might retire before then. But, he is the kind of guy that has the resources to do it right and not half ass it. We'll still probably set a few plants for him to see how they turn out this spring. 

[HVB]

I'm sure he would. Odds are if he does it at all it won't be for a few years. And then he might retire before then. But, he is the kind of guy that has the resources to do it right and not half ass it. We'll still probably set a few plants for him to see how they turn out this spring. 

Maybe these guys can help with some info?  https://www.hopheadfarms.com/

[SchwanzBrewer]

Maybe these guys can help with some info?  https://www.hopheadfarms.com/

 

Would be easier to get to.

[HVB]

Would be easier to get to.

That was my thought and a similar area I would guess.