FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 12, 2011
CONTACT:
Margaret Hart, Communications Coordinator
651.201.6131, Margaret.hart@state.mn.us
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Field day features research in hops production in Minnesota
What:
Free, on-farm field day featuring research in small farm commercial hops production
Who:
Robert and Arlene Jones
When:
Saturday, August 27, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where:
7579 St. Mathias Road, Brainerd, MN
Background:
The Joneses, participants in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Sustainable Ag Grant Program, are studying the feasibility of small scale hops production on their Central Minnesota farm. The Blue Ox Brewer’s Society, a home beer brewer’s club, are cooperators in the project. The club members, along with the Joneses, will be available to answer questions regarding growing, cultivating, fertilizing, harvesting and brewing. Field day attendees can expect to see the hops fields in full bloom, possibly ready for harvest. Lunch will be available to purchase from a local caterer.
Directions from Brainerd:
Go south on South 6th Street/Business Hwy 371 for two miles to County Road 21 (St. Mathias Road). Turn left and follow the road for three miles.
Contacts:
Robert and Arlene Jones, 218-330-5310, stmathiasfarm@gmail.com, website www.thefarmonstmathias.com or Jean Ciborowski, MDA Sustainable Agriculture Program, 651-201-6217
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