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• California’s only CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certified malting operation

• First floor malting facility in California since Pre-Prohibition

• Turn the germinating malt by hand

• The Rake, pub attached to malthouse, showcases beers that use their malts

Founded by two long-time SF brewing industry veterans, Ron Silberstein of Thirsty Brewing Company and Dave McLean of Magnolia Brewing Company, along with Curtis Davenport, who is an extensive background in organic farming and small batch malting.  Located in a 20,000 sq ft building was originally a WWII naval dry goods facility, is now the site of the first floor malting facility in California since pre-Prohibition.  They contract family farms in the Sacramento Valley and in Tule Lake, California, to grow no-till or organic barley.

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• Built the relationship during the beginning stages of Pure Project concepts in Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio Brewing Company)

• Independently-owned and operated business and active member of the community.

• Member of 1% for the Planet and Titi Conservation Alliance.

Adrienne and Lance met at a beach restaurant in Manuel Antonio while finishing up their studies in the early 90’s. After a long journey of looking for a good cup of coffee in a country famous for its beans, Adrienne found out that all the best beans are exported.  She bought a coffee roaster and Cafe Milagro would be born in December of 1994.  Lance finished graduated college back in the states and moved to Costa Rica shortly after to become a partner in 1996.

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• Early adopter of no-till and soil conservation farming methods

• Earned Resource Conservation District “Cooperator of the Year Award” in 1986

• Earned Conversation Tillage Farmer Innovator Award from the USDA in 2011

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• CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) certified in 1986

• Weed control is done by hand

• Started in 1950’s

• Launched it’s CSA Program in 2007

The Rodriguez Ranch started in the 1950’s.  It was originally 55 acres of wild scrub brush cleared by hand and with mule teams.  It started as a conventional tomato and squash farm but went through several transitions over the years. At one time, the Rodriguez Ranch was a domestic supplier and international exporter of culinary herbs.  Following several illnesses caused by exposure to agricultural chemicals, Joe, Jr., decided to try the organic method of farming.  Then in 1986, after much success growing crops organically, Joe obtained his CCOF certification and J R Organics was formed.  The growing practices used include the finest fertilizers, compost, beneficial insects and proper soil management.  You are assured the produce grown at J R Organics is richer in vitamins, minerals and flavor than most vegetables, herbs and fruits you could obtain anywhere else.

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• Uses hand-farming methods, which allows them to plant multiple crops in one area.

• Uses outdoor soil-based system for our fruit trees and vegetables as well as a climate controlled greenhouse to grow basil, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and speciality seasonal items.

• Sells direct online, at the Hillcrest Farmers Market, to artisan food makers, breweries, and to local institutions.

California farming since 1919, Lodge Ranch Organics is a 320 acres ranch of citrus/avocados located in Northeast San Diego County in CA. The unique microclimate and top quality soil and water is what gives our fruit superior taste. Truly best tasting oranges, grapefruit and avocados.

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• Local honey maker that provides honey from Temecula to South SD County

• Ran by Erika Mikolich, daughter of the founders

In 1985, Alan Mikolich had been working under other beekeepers and felt like it was time to venture off on his own. Alan and his wife Mary started the company with two sons, Kevin and Scott, and pregnant with their daughter, Erika. After 25 years, Erika would step in to manage the family operation.  There is a focus on moving their product directly to consumers and in the local marketplace.  They have been honored to receive two 1st place awards for their honey at the Good Food Awards in San Francisco, CA.

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• CCOF certified farm known for their strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, vegetables and cut flowers - all are organic.

• Located near Fruition Brewery, the brewery we collaborated with for Everything Gold May Stay.

Established in April of 2012, JSM Organics set out to bring sustainable food to tables without the harmful effects of synthetic products and pesticides. Their mentality is to grow using natural means pervades the JSM mentality and drives the methods for which their products are produced. This ensures high quality of flavor for products that are consumed, as well as the health and safety of their crew, and the environment.

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• CCOF (California Certified Organic Farms)

• Cultivates certified organic peaches, nectarines, and grapes (for raisins).

• David Mas Masumoto is an organic peach and grape farmer and the author of eleven books of farming. He was appointed to the National Council of the Arts.

The first acres of the Masumoto Family Farm were purchased in 1948 by Takashi “Joe” Masumoto.  The farm is now 80 acres of Certified Organic land, producing peaches, nectarines, and grapes each year.

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• CCOF (California Certified Organic Farms)

• Cultivates Certified organic peaches plus 150 varieties of tree fruit

• Harvested, sorted, and packed all by hand.

Since 1931, our family's farm has been producing excellent fruit. And why shouldn't it? After all, we are situated in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, which is widely known to be one of the most fertile areas in the world. Over the past four generations, our farm has seen a lot of changes, but the quality of our fruit has remained consistent. We are currently growing over 150 varieties of tree fruit on just under 80 acres, and we'd love to share some of it with you.

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• Certified biodynamic, organic grove that tends to more than 2,000+ exotic citrus fruit trees, herbs.

• Specialize in less “mainstream produce”: kumquats, cherimoyas, bearss limes, etc.

• They are Non- GMO (do not grow any genetically modified plants).

In 1982, Helene and Robert Beck purchased the land and restored it with the purpose to eventually becoming certified biodynamic. In 1987, the grove was registered for organic production by CA Dept of Agriculture and in 1991 by CCOF.  They have been certified biodynamic since 1994. 

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• Provide over 250+ jobs for single mothers aka Super Moms

• Commitment to renewable energy by operating out of one of the only solar-powered facilities in Central America

• Works directly with farmers face to face to ensure that the farms where they source the fruit are kept clean and good working conditions

Started by Chuck Casano and Ben Hiddlestone to bring pitaya stateside.  Chuck in 2008 worked in Nicaragua for a non-profit organization is where he first came across pitaya (dragonfruit).  With a focus on improving impoverished living conditions, numerous single mothers, and destruction due to war and earthquakes, Pitaya Plus set out to make a difference.

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• Hand-gathered wild berries in the woodland

Since 1988, family-owned Northwest Wild Foods has been providing wild and organic products. They are known for their Wild Mountain Blackberry and various types of Huckleberries.  

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• 100% grower-owned network of family hop farms

• 2024: Cascade: Brulotte Farms (WA) Citra: Tributary Hop Farms, Citra Cryo: Double R Ranches, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo: Coleman AG (OR), Simcoe: Wyckoff Farms

• 2023: Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe

• 2022: Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe

• 2021: Citra: Oasis Farms Prosser (WA), Mosaic: Brulotte Farms (WA), Simcoe: TBD

• 2020: Citra: C & C Hop Farms (WA), Mosaic: Loftus Ranch (WA), Simcoe: Perrault Farms (WA)

Pioneering together since 1869, Yakima Chief Hops is a 100% grower-owned global supplier of premium quality hops and uncompromising service.  They are hop masters, beer geeks, farmers and families who share a culture of pride, partnership and innovation centered on sustainably produced hop products and brewing solutions from the Pacific Northwest. 

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• Oregon’s first post-farm hop processing facility (pellet, packaging, cold storage)

Established in 2009, Indie Hops has focused on smaller batch processing to avoid excessive heating to maintain “farm fresh” quality in their pellets. They have started a hop breeding program in Oregon to focus on hop aroma and flavor development for use by craft brewers.

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• Specialize in domestic hops grown near Lake Michigan as well as sourcing European varieties

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• Winslow goes out to New Zealand and selects the batch of hop

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• Organic hop supplier in New Zealand

Established in 1953, this fourth generation hop growers have 23 different varieties of hops consisting of both Northern and southern hemisphere plants. as well as our organic hop farm which was established in 1990.