Workshop open to home and commercial producers

The Tuscarawas County office of Ohio State University Extension will sponsor a Hop Production and Management Workshop on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Mike McCoy Hop Yard, 9896 Kawnridge St., Bolivar, for a tour and discussion and then move to the Bolivar Fire Department, 465 Water St., Bolivar, at 7 p.m. for additional discussion.

Whether interested in growing hops for home use or commercial sales, this workshop will provide the latest recommended production and management practices.

Speakers at the workshop include Brad Bergefurd, Ohio State University Extension specialist; Mike McCoy, hops grower; and Andrew Marburger of Lockport Brewery.

Preregistration is required by Oct. 18. Call Chris Zoller at the Tuscarawas County office of OSU Extension at 330-339-2337 or email zoller.1@osu.edu to register.