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The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer

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Event:
The Business of Growing Hops for Brewing Beer
Start:
February 24, 2012 10:00 am
End:
February 24, 2012 5:00 pm
Category:
Venue:
A-B Tech, Enka Campus
Phone:
828-254-1921
Address:
1463 Sand Hill Road, Candler, NC, 28715, United States

Learn business and cultivation strategies for the developing hops industry!

Explore issues from economics to integrated pest and disease management and gain insights and resources to further your business idea.

This class will give the hops grower and home brewer tools and information that optimize your efforts and harvest. Some of the topics discussed include: the economics of the Hop Yard; simple step-by-step guides to the seasonal processes of hop cultivation; Nutrient Management Programs; and the unique perspective of a local brewer addressing industry processes, quality needs and concerns.

Class runs 10am – 5 pm on Thursday and 10am – 3:30 pm on Friday. An optional brewery tour will take place immediately after class on Friday from 3:30 – 5. Transportation not provided.

To register, visit: http://biobusinesscenter.eventbrite.com/