Ep 27 - On the Farm: The Hidden Heroes of the Hop Yards

2024-07-05

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This week, you join us on the farm—hop grower Tom Probert's farm, to be precise! Hop yards are full of wildlife, some we like, and some we don't! Grower Tom Probert and our own Will Rogers put hop agronomist Jonathan Blackman to the test as they go through what is essential to hop growing and what you need to avoid. This episode explores the clever ways farmers are controlling pests, keeping soil nutrients high, and keeping costs low. And let's not forget about the hidden heroes of the hop yards, t...

This week, you join us on the farm—hop grower Tom Probert's farm, to be precise!

Hop yards are full of wildlife, some we like, and some we don't! Grower Tom Probert and our own Will Rogers put hop agronomist Jonathan Blackman to the test as they go through what is essential to hop growing and what you need to avoid.

This episode explores the clever ways farmers are controlling pests, keeping soil nutrients high, and keeping costs low. And let's not forget about the hidden heroes of the hop yards, tune in to find out what they are and where they are hiding.

But the episode doesn't end there! We're back with another "Five Minutes with Faram." This week, join Maddie as she chats with head brewer Andy Leman from the brilliant Timothy Taylor’s brewery. Andy shares his passion for brewing, the story behind the iconic Landlord pale ale, and his best tips and tricks for producing high-quality beer time and time again!

Check the full Five Minutes with Faram video on the link below:

https://youtu.be/2JrOrHBEIsk?si=UzL9feOXPiSs7eMS

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