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INDEPENDENT FARMING

Independent family farms like Cornerstone Ranches have powered our country’s agricultural heritage.

WHAT IS INDEPENDENT FARMING?

If agriculture is the lifeblood of the American economy, then independent farms are its heart. Cornerstone Ranches is wholly-owned by the Gamache family. This allows the family to stay true to its vision by making critical decisions without the influence of outside entities.

Independent farms rely on key partnerships and team member relationships that are nurtured through generations of trust, dirt, and sweat. They create more than just products consumers love though, they also create stronger communities.

Independent Farms…

Create & Support local jobs
build Strong Customer Relationships
protect the local Land & Environment
get local crops to market Much faster

IMPACTS


When you support independent farms, you’re supporting local families and workers.

Bricet Irais Payan Quiroz

Assistant Kiln Dryer & Supervior

Romualdo Godinez Valdespino

Lead Fontaine Carpenter

Maria Magdalena Ordaz Moreno

Supervisor

Heriberto Castaneda

Supervisor

IMPACTS


When you support independent farms, you’re supporting local families and workers.

Bricet Irais Payan Quiroz

Assistant Kiln Dryer & Supervior

Romualdo Godinez Valdespino

Lead Fontaine Carpenter

Maria Magdalena Ordaz Moreno

Supervisor

Heriberto Castaneda

Supervisor

A Commitment to Craft Mentality

As an independent farm, we get to make different choices. They include the decision to put quality over profit and grow products that set trends, not follow them. It’s led to some amazing outcomes.

You don’t have to believe us though

Centennial Supplier

Bell’s Two Hearted Ale

2018-2021

Top Cut Awards

Gold, Platinum

2019, 2021

Alpha Award

BarthHaas

2018, 2019

Hop Man of the Year

Amos Gamache

1959

Cascade Cup

Third Place

2021

Hop Grower of the Year

MillerCoors

2009

Alpha King

Pinthouse

2018

#CraftIsFreedom

our history

A 120 Year Legacy of Independent Farming in the Yakima Valley

Being part of a family farm and part of the history of the Yakima Valley, we have a deep understanding of the significance of independent and family farming. We have witnessed first-hand the positive impact it has on local communities.

Learn More About Our History

Award Winning Produce from Yakima Valley

Cornerstone Ranches grows award-winning hops and other produce for buyers, brokers, and consumers, which sets them apart from the crowd.

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Your personality has been decided by the hops. You Your personality has been decided by the hops. You cannot argue with us.
Last week we had the honor of hosting @strangebrew Last week we had the honor of hosting @strangebrewin and @karbachbrewing at Cornerstone. We smelled some hops, we took the sky, and we had a great time sharing what we love with people who care. Come check out what we’ve got going on!
Camera roll? More like Harvest roll, am I right? Camera roll? More like Harvest roll, am I right? 
But seriously, check out these MOUNTAINS of fresh hops we’ve got - give us a call and we might just let you jump in ;)
Crop spotlight! September 17th and 18th mark both Crop spotlight! September 17th and 18th mark both the days we’re bringing in our fresh Galena crop - with a tangy zest this high alpha hop will give you a clean taste with none of the fuss 🍻
Centennial has been picked, and we’re cleaning up Centennial has been picked, and we’re cleaning up the last of Citra today before moving onto some juicy Cashmere’s. Stop by cornerstone, take a whiff, and walk home with some fresh hops today! 👃🏽👅
over a week into harvest and feeling good! we love over a week into harvest and feeling good! we love our people, we love our product, and we can’t wait to share it all with you. Reach out to us to talk about getting an inside look at all our favorites 🌱
  • info@cornerstoneranches.com
  • (509) 865-2958
  • 2131 Fort Rd,
    Toppenish, WA 98948

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Cornerstone hops maintains a presence with all major brokers and many regional distributors. When you go to market, our team will help promote your products and add them to our site.

  • info@cornerstoneranches.com
  • (509) 865-2958
  • 2131 Fort Rd,
    Toppenish, WA 98948