Hop Growers of America

2020 American Hop Convention Presentations

January 22, 2020

2020 American Hop Convention Presentations

Beer and Brewing Panel (click on panelist for presentation):

• James Watson, Rabo AgriFinance
• Joseph Heaton, Beer Institute
• Bart Watson, Brewers Association
• Chris Swersey, Brewers Association
• Jesse Pappas and John Bryce, Lupulin Exchange
• Lindsay Barr, DraughtLab

Thank you to our 2020 Merchant Panel Participants:

• Alex Barth, John I. Haas - You may view Alex's presentation here.
• Louis Gimbel IV, Hopsteiner
• Mike Goettl, Yakima Chief
• Blake Crosby, Crosby Hop Farm
• Paul Corbett, Charles Faram 

Hemp Industry Updates

• Dr. Jeff Steiner, Oregon State University - A Few Perspectives and Outlook on Hemp
• Frost PLLC - Understanding the Hemp Industry and Cannabis Market

H-2A Program Presentations:

• Jennifer Uranga/Chelicy Wanders - HR on the Farm
• Steve Sarconi - Fresh Harvest

Hop Growers of America Annual Meeting Presentations:

• Hop Growers of America 2019 Program Highlights
• Mark Cerise, USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service

Luncheon Speakers:

• Danelle Romain and Mike Freese, Oregon Beer & Wine Distributors Association
• Keith Villa, CERIA Brewing Co.

Breakout Sessions:

• Kevin Oldenburg, 2nd Sight BioScience - Automated Hop Twiner Development
• Nicole Gueck, AgriLogic Consulting - Hop Crop Insurance
• Tom Bortnyk, másLabor - H-2A 101, Program Information and Updates
• Travis Goldman - Hortau for Hops

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