We have a certified organic farm in northeastern North Carolina. I am interested in growing differnt crops that will be profitable and offer the farm diversity.

We currently grow corn, soybeans and wheat. We are looking at specialty crops like tobacco, carrots, sweet potatoes,etc.

My son is interested in mirco brewing and plans to apprentice in several breweries for experience, thus the interest in hops.He would like to grow all his own ingredients on farm and hopefully go from there with his own marketable brew. An interesting idea for a young man.

I am interested in diversifying the farm and if we grew some hops for him I would want to sell them to justify the use of the land if he did not make it as a brewer.

Any information or experiences that one could share would be appreciated. Thank you, Herb Winslow