Yakima Valley Hops Farms
We are proud to offer a turnkey hop operation featuring approximately 900 deeded acres and the potential additional 1,000 leased acres, supported by a complete vertical of equipment for hop harvest, storage, and processing. The operation is strategically located in Yakima County, WA, southwest of Toppenish.
All planted blocks are conventionally farmed and include standard hop trellises with drip irrigation. The blocks, ranging from 3 to 12 years old, are laid out in a diamond pattern with 14 x 28-foot spacing, utilizing treated hop poles, cable guides, hop supports, and anchor lines. Additionally, the open acreage is equipped with standard hop trellises and drip tubing, which is currently rolled up.
The property relies primarily on groundwater sourced from approximately 12 ring wells, ensuring consistent and reliable irrigation year-round, with Wapato Irrigation Project (WIP) allocati...
The property relies primarily on groundwater sourced from approximately 12 ring wells, ensuring consistent and reliable irrigation year-round, with Wapato Irrigation Project (WIP) allocations serving as a supplemental backup. Groundwater is efficiently distributed via pumps and drip irrigation, delivering sustainable water to high-value crops like hops. The dual-source setup enhances flexibility, ensuring reliable
crop production even during fluctuations in surface water availability. The irrigation infrastructure is maintained for efficiency and compliance, offering operational security and scalability for future expansion. WIP water shares, categorized as A & B, cost $86/acre and $92/acre, respectively, and provide additional water when needed. The system draws from the Yakima River, supporting one of the most productive agricultural regions in the U.S.
The property includes a state of the art 12-bay hop kiln, installed in 2019, designed for efficient and uniform moisture reduction in hops. The numerous bays enable the facility to handle a high volume of hops
simultaneously, with over 12,000 sq ft of drying capacity, ensuring timely processing during peak harvest. The location includes dedicated areas for staging, drying, baling, and storage, streamlining the transition from harvest to transportation for end users. The facility has been meticulously maintained, with minimal deferred maintenance, ensuring operational reliability and longevity.
