Interested in learning more about hop production? A hop farm tour and picnic is planned for Saturday, August 18, 2 to 6p.m. at 140 Quinlog Road in Mt. Vision. The public is invited. The event will include a tour of the hop yard and a presentation from state hop specialist Steve Miller on marketing, the new Farm Brewery Law, getting started with a hop farm, and a variety of production topics including pest management, trellis design, harvesting and processing. There will also be more of our virus indexed hop plants for sale – 6 varieties that come in flats of 12.
A meal will be provided as well as a tasting of New York State beers, including samples from co-sponsors Ommegang Brewery, Butternuts Beer & Ale, Cooperstown Brewing, and Saranac/Matt Brewing Company. Come for the food, fun, information and a chance to meet other growers and brewers, make friends and deals! The event fee is $25 for Northeast Hop Alliance members and $35 for non-members.
The event is sponsored in partnership by Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties and CCE Madison County with the Northeast Hop Alliance. For more information, or to register, contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 315.684.3001 x 100. Checks can be sent to Madison AED, PO Box 1209, 100 Eaton St., Morrisville, NY 13408, and must arrive at least 2 days before the event. You can also register online at: http://brauniushopfarm.eventbrite.com. Space is limited and pre-registration is required prior to the event.
Interested in other farm businesses? Individuals new to farming can take advantage of Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties’ beginning farmer tour series to discover the variety of farm enterprises within our region. There will be a tour each month from now through November. Each event will include a tour of the farm operation and insights into how to start a farm business in our region. Current producers are also welcome! For more information, contact 607-547-2536 x 226 or ajc378@cornell.edu.
Cornell Cooperative Extension provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with special needs may be requested by contacting Cornell Cooperative Extension Schoharie and Otsego Counties prior to the program.
