Hop picker shortage

[philmud]

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2024644500_yakimahopsxml.html

 

[Pogierob]

So I guess if people want to brew with Citra, they better stock up.

 

[kevo]

So I guess if people want to brew with Citra, they better stock up.

Or go and pick their own

 

[Not For Horses]

Or go and pick their own

And sneak a shovel in so we can get some rhizomes h34r:

 

[TimT]

So I guess if people want to brew with Citra, they better stock up.

Or go and pick their own

Or actually, gasp, use citrus.

 

[paddy2]

No wonder they can't get pickers. $11.87 per hour!

 

[philmud]

No wonder they can't get pickers. $11.87 per hour!

Minimum wage in the US is $7.25 per hour (some states are higher, not sure re: Washington), so it's better than some people make. Still pretty low though.

 

[Yob]

the colour of thos hops didnt look great, might see if I can get another load of this years Citra just in case it bombs in the coming season

 

[Feldon]

There was an interesting graph attached to the story.

Shows acreage, tonnage and dollar value of the hop crop over the past 10 yrs.

 

[Pogierob]

Or actually, gasp, use citrus.

yeah sure pull the other one, as if you get citrus flavour from citrus. :lol:

 

[DU99]

is that just one grower having issues with getting staff,or is it an overhaul issue in the area

 

[jyo]

This is proof that apples are actually bad for us all.