Farms

Growing a regional grain supply chain requires close relationships with farmers.

A Fair Share for Farmers

Typical 6-Pack

Farmer’s Share:
$0.04

Data from National Farmers Union: nfu.org/farmers-share

6-Pack using Valley Malt

Farmer’s Share
$0.40

“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

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.