TownieDeac
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Ok, so hops...with craft beer becoming such a big deal in NC, is anyone really pursuing growing hops in the area? Are there any commercial operations? I would assume the mountains/foothills would be best for growing? Seems like a potential market with the focus in all areas of food production starting to swing towards localized sources.
NCSU is leading the way in research from what I remember, collaborating with Fullsteam in Raleigh. It would be great if they could be locally produced instead of getting them all from Oregon and Washington.