Rob Sirrine
sirrine@msu.edu
Telephone: 231-256-9888
MSU Extension
Community Food Systems Educator
Statewide leadership for hops education, outreach and research
Community Food Systems
Leelanau County Extension Office 8527 E. Government Center Drive #107Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Coverage Area
Alcona County, Alger County, Allegan County, Alpena County, Antrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Barry County, Bay County, Benzie County, Berrien County, Branch County, Calhoun County, Cass County, Charlevoix County, Cheboygan County, Chippewa County, Clare County, Clinton County, Crawford County, Delta County, Dickinson County, Eaton County, Emmet County, Genesee County, Gladwin County, Gogebic County, Grand Traverse County, Gratiot County, Hillsdale County, Houghton County, Huron County, Ingham County, Ionia County, Iosco County, Iron County, Isabella County, Jackson County, Kalamazoo County, Kalkaska County, Kent County, Keweenaw County, Lake County, Lapeer County, Leelanau County, Lenawee County, Livingston County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Macomb County, Manistee County, Marquette County, Mason County, Mecosta County, Menominee County, Midland County, Missaukee County, Monroe County, Montcalm County, Montmorency County, Muskegon County, Newaygo County, Oakland County, Oceana County, Ogemaw County, Ontonagon County, Osceola County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Ottawa County, Presque Isle County, Roscommon County, Saginaw County, Sanilac County, Schoolcraft County, Shiawassee County, St. Clair County, St. Joseph County, Tuscola County, Van Buren County, Washtenaw County, Wayne County, Wexford County
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Tags: hops, statewide educator
Authored Articles
- Bine and Dine! Monthly Hop webinar series, March 25, 2020
- Third Annual Michigan Chinook Cup, January 28, 2020
- New herbicide registered for hops in Michigan, January 14, 2020
- Sixth annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference, January 8, 2020
- Great Lakes Hop Working Group seeks grower input, September 20, 2019
- 2020 Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference, June 27, 2019
- American Hop Convention 2020, June 26, 2019
- Benefits of side-disking hop rows, June 26, 2019
- USDA offers cost share dollars for organic certification, May 28, 2019
- Michigan hop scouting report - May 20, 2019, May 20, 2019
- Second annual Chinook Cup awarded, March 11, 2019
- International Hop Growers Convention announces 57th Congress, March 7, 2019
- Tractor safety course offered in northwest Michigan, February 26, 2019
- December is National Fruitcake Month, December 18, 2018
- Hop producers encouraged to compete for the 2018 Cascade Cup, December 18, 2018
- Hop growers encouraged to enter the 2nd annual Chinook Cup, November 13, 2018
- Hop Growers of America Update, October 25, 2018
- Hop Growers of Michigan joins Hop Growers of America, October 25, 2018
- American Hop Convention, October 24, 2018
- October is Farm to School month, October 24, 2018
- The evolving craft beer market and the raw material supply sector, September 12, 2018
- Understanding the importance of the Hop Storage Index, September 12, 2018
- Use lab analysis to optimize hop harvest date, August 9, 2018
- Hop plant protection and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), May 7, 2018
- Pruning hops for disease management and yield benefits, May 1, 2018
- Our Farms Our Future Conference announced, February 26, 2018
- MDARD announces Value Added grant recipients, February 12, 2018
- Cascade Cup 2017 champion announced, February 7, 2018
- 2017 Agriculture Census has been extended, February 6, 2018
- 4-H Tractor Safety program offered in northwest Michigan, February 6, 2018
- Inaugural Michigan Chinook Cup awarded, February 6, 2018
- Organic agricultural product 2017 review, December 29, 2017
- Organic intensive educational sessions offered for farmers and gardeners, December 29, 2017
- National Hop Report for 2017, December 28, 2017
- What is the Hop Research Council?, December 28, 2017
- American Hop Convention, December 28, 2017
- Hops and craft beer, December 28, 2017
- Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference 2018, December 28, 2017
- Funding for NRCS National Level Conservation Innovation Grant now available, December 21, 2017
- December is National Eggnog Month: Part 2, December 20, 2017
- December is National Eggnog Month: Part 1, December 20, 2017
- Professional chefs predict the hottest food trends for 2018, December 18, 2017
- Hop producers encouraged to compete for the 2017 Cascade Cup, November 29, 2017
- November is Sweet Potato Month, November 28, 2017
- Now is the time to plant garlic, November 21, 2017
- Why are my hops producing male flowers?, September 26, 2017
- Hops and craft beer tour, July 11, 2017
- Hop training, May 8, 2017
- Wild mushroom certification courses scheduled, March 23, 2017
- 2017 Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference, March 21, 2017
- American Hop Convention offers insights to hop producers, February 21, 2017
- Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference to feature single hop craft beer tastings, February 7, 2017
- 2017 food trend predictions, December 24, 2016
- December is National Fruitcake Month, December 19, 2016
- Registration now open for the 2017 Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference, December 16, 2016
- North Central Region SARE Grant now accepting proposals for farmers and ranchers, November 15, 2016
- Aronia berries, November 10, 2016
- 2017 Great Lakes Hop & Barley Conference sponsor and vendor reservations are now being accepted, November 4, 2016
- Hop producers encouraged to compete for the 2016 Cascade Cup, November 2, 2016
- Global food trends, October 21, 2016
- Enterprise budgets for hops now available, October 17, 2016
- Post-harvest hopyard irrigation, October 11, 2016
- USDA offers share dollars for organic certification, September 30, 2016
- USA Hops announces food safety program, September 28, 2016
- American Hop Convention: Mark your calendars, September 21, 2016
- USDA Farm to School grant request for applications announced, September 21, 2016
- Hop harvest 2016, August 31, 2016
- The importance of testing hop fertility, July 5, 2016
- MSU to Host 9th Annual Hop Field Day and Tour, June 23, 2016
- Hop fertility: Nitrogen, June 21, 2016
- Training hops: Part 2, May 31, 2016
- Training hops: Part 1, May 30, 2016
- What exactly is craft beer?, March 22, 2016
- Michigan ranks fourth in the United States for hop production, March 21, 2016
- Trends emerge in craft beer sales, March 21, 2016
- Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference, February 25, 2016
- Great Lakes EXPO hop session lessons learned, December 21, 2015
- 2015 hop overview: Part 1, December 18, 2015
- Hop Growers of Michigan advances Michigan’s hop industry, December 14, 2015
- November is Sweet Potato Awareness month, November 23, 2015
- 2016 Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference sponsor and vendor reservations are now being accepted!, November 9, 2015
- Great Lakes Expo special event, November 4, 2015
- National Hop Quality competition, November 3, 2015
- Funding opportunity for farmers, November 2, 2015
- Great Lakes EXPO hop session announced, October 26, 2015
- Hop market update, October 22, 2015
- 2016 Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference, October 22, 2015
- Training available for farmers market managers, September 24, 2015
- National hop meetings on the horizon: Part three, July 20, 2015
- National hop meetings on the horizon: Part two, July 20, 2015
- National hop meetings on the horizon: Part one, July 20, 2015
- Grand Traverse Food Innovation Hub, July 17, 2015
- Farmer/Rancher funding opportunity, July 17, 2015
- Eighth annual Northwest Michigan hop field day and tour, July 14, 2015
- Cost share funds for organic certification available, May 21, 2015
- What does “hop quality” mean?, April 27, 2015
- Wild mushroom certification course offered, April 15, 2015
- Double Up Food Bucks Program, March 20, 2015
- Rural energy for America program, March 20, 2015
- Pure Michigan Agriculture Summit, February 10, 2015
- 2015 Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference announced, January 21, 2015
- Great Lakes EXPO Hop Session, December 24, 2014
- New resource available for estimating the cost of producing hops in Michigan, December 24, 2014
- Planning for a new hopyard 2: Sourcing clean plant material is crucial for success, September 26, 2014
- Planning for a new hopyard 1: Considering varieties, September 26, 2014
- National hops experts to headline Great Lakes Expo Hop Session, September 26, 2014
- Early-summer hops update, July 3, 2014
- Hops fertility: Part 1, June 23, 2014
- Hops: The importance of selecting the appropriate training date, June 6, 2014
- Annual hop acreage survey underway, May 23, 2014
- Can Michigan hop growers run sheep through their hopyards?, May 23, 2014
- Farmers markets now accepting small winery applications, April 25, 2014
- Pure Michigan Business Connect, March 18, 2014
- Proposed Farm to Glass legislation: A boon to Michigan farmers?, February 26, 2014
- Register now for Michigan State University's IPM Academy!, February 7, 2014
- Interested in learning more about hops production?, February 7, 2014
- Grant funding available for agricultural producers, December 20, 2013
- USDA NRCS “Conservation Stewardship Program”, December 10, 2013
- Food and farming networks and councils, December 5, 2013
- Interested in hops production and management?, December 2, 2013
- Diverse local agriculture can advance Michigan Good Food Charter’s goal, November 6, 2013
- Grant funding for farmers: How to apply for the NCR SARE farmer rancher grant, October 29, 2013
- Hops educational session slated for Great Lakes Expo, October 7, 2013
- Regional food hub facilitates farm-to-school efforts in northwest Michigan, September 20, 2013
- Michigan hops update - late Summer 2013, August 26, 2013
- Proposed food safety rules may affect area farmers/processors, August 26, 2013
- Schoolyard gardens, July 31, 2013
- Is organic certification an option for me?, July 29, 2013
- The food systems profile project, July 19, 2013
- Michigan hops happenings - Summer 2013, July 2, 2013
- Important considerations when selecting hops varieties, July 2, 2013
- Breweries leading the way in triple bottom line style, May 31, 2013
- Co-opetition: a model for economic development in the agri-food system?, May 31, 2013
- MSU Extension spring 2013 hops update, May 4, 2013
- Junior Iron Chef competitions offer multiple benefits for students and community, May 2, 2013
- Grant funding for growers -- Part I, March 16, 2013
- Grant funding for growers -- Part II, March 16, 2013
- Are food trucks here to stay?, March 3, 2013
- How is a community food system different than the globalized food system?, March 1, 2013
- Planting hops in 2013? It’s not too early to start planning, February 21, 2013
- Interested in hops production and management? Attend the 2013 IPM Academy!, January 31, 2013
- USDA program helps land owners enhance sustainability, December 31, 2012
- Legislation could strengthen Michigan craft brewers and farmers, November 13, 2012
- Farm to School continues to prosper in northwest Michigan, September 24, 2012
- Farmers markets increase food access, September 21, 2012
- Grand Traverse Regional Market takes another step forward, July 13, 2012
- Northwest Michigan Hops Tour slated for early August, July 10, 2012
- Demand for hops continues to increase as Michigan breweries gain popularity, July 2, 2012
- NWM Food System Sector Alliance will meet to foster regional economic development, April 20, 2012
- Farm to school is thriving in northwest Michigan, April 4, 2012
- Sierra Nevada Brewery’s farm manager to headline IPM Academy’s hops session Feb. 20-21, January 27, 2012
- Hop to it: Farmers expand into novel crops, December 2, 2011
Articles Featuring
- Bine and Dine! Monthly hop webinar series, March 25, 2019
Authored Documents
- Hops production, January 4, 2016
- Basics of hops, January 4, 2016
- Estimated Costs of Producing Hops in Michigan (E3236), November 9, 2015
- Sustainable Hops Production in the Great Lakes Region (E3083), October 27, 2015
- Winter Hops Conference: Hopping To It! - March 26, 2010, August 31, 2015
- Winter Hops Conference at the Trapp Family Lodge - February 18, 2011, August 31, 2015
- 2014 IPM Academy Conference Proceedings, August 31, 2015
- Hops information at other universities, August 31, 2015
- Hop dry matter determination, August 31, 2015
- Hop Quality Testing, August 31, 2015
- Hop Organizations, August 31, 2015
- Michigan hops propagators, August 31, 2015
- Michigan hops processors, August 31, 2015
- Proceedings from Ag Action Day 2015, August 31, 2015
- Proceedings from the Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference April 10-11, 2015, August 31, 2015
- Michigan Fresh: Growing Hops (E3210), January 26, 2015