Our Farm Partners
Growing a regional grain supply chain requires close relationships with farmers.
A Fair Share for Farmers
“Family farmers are the cornerstone of a resilient and just food system; their success must be a top priority.”
— Bigger is Not Better | Action Aid USA, Sept 2021
Typical 6-Pack
Farmer’s Share: $0.04
Valley MalT 6-Pack
FARMER’S SHARE: $0.40
Data from National Farmers Union: nfu.org/farmers-share
One acre at a time, the Northeast has the opportunity to build a regional supply chain for craft beer and spirits.
Valley Malt can now process up to 2,000 acres of locally grown grains each year.
1 ACRE OF FARMLAND
(43,560 sq.ft.)
=
1 PALLET OF LOCAL MALT
(2,000 lbs)
=
8,000 PINTS OF BEER OR 544 BOTTLES OF SPIRITS
=
According to the Northeast Grainshed calculator, a single pint of beer supports four square feet of land growing grain.