Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Admin in Events, Farming Resources // 0 Comments

2015 Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference – April 10, 2015 – April 11

Location: L.V. Eberhard Conference Center, Grand Valley StateUniversity, 301 W. Fulton St., Grand Rapids, MI 49504

The conference will feature separate basic and advanced sessions for hop growers as well as a barley session and malting tour and is designed for both growers and brewers. Several prominent speakers from around the country will be on hand to discuss: market outlook, horticultural practices, pest and disease control, harvest and post-harvest practices, nutrient management, and much more.

There will also be a brewer/grower networking session that focuses on hop quality. The session will provide growers with a better idea of quality requirements and help align the supply of Michigan grown hops with brewer needs.

The conference will feature three tracks: Hop Introductory Track, Hop Advanced Track, and Barley and Malt Track.

For registration and sponsorship information, please visit: https://events.anr.msu.edu/hopandbarley15/