Montco AgBrew Events Connect Local Brewers, Farmers

A new initiative organized by the Montgomery County Planning Commission aims to unite one of the region's most long standing industries with one of its newest.

Two upcoming events — one in Lansdale, one in Royersford — will bring local farmers together with members of the rapidly growing community of brewers, distillers, and malters in the county.

"Montgomery County is home to more than 20 of the best craft breweries in the Philadelphia region," Val Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, said. "Our county's farmland and farmers have the capacity to support this thriving industry, and we want to help build relationships that support locally grown and produced resources right here in our county."

The events are open towards any local business owner who wants to use locally sourced crops in their distillery, brewery, or restaurant, the county said.

Any farmer looking to grow malting barley, hops, or other related ingredients is also invited.

The events are being funded by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

Details:

• Royersford: Friday Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Two Particular Acres, 248 Rittenhouse Road
• Lansdale: Friday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Round Guys Brewing Company, 324 West Main Street

Image courtesy Montgomery County: malting barley from Two Particular Acres