OUR FARMS
Welcome to Loftus Ranches, where a rich tradition of hop farming has been our passion since 1932.
Our journey started in 1920 when the Loftus family moved to Moxee, hoping to find new opportunities with the railroad. It was not long before they fell in love with farming, growing a mix of crops and raising livestock. By 1932, the family decided to dive into hop cultivation, planting their first nine-acre hop field and laying the foundation for a beloved family farm.
Today, we are proud to be in the hands of the third and fourth generations, with Michael and Patrick Smith carrying forward the Loftus legacy. Their dedication to the land and love for hop farming has helped us become a leading name in the beer industry, supplying premium hops to brewers around the world.
At Loftus Ranches, we are more than just a hop farm; we are a family deeply committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. Our farms are not just our livelihood—it is a cherished legacy that we are excited to continue. We strive to grow premium hops that meet the ever-evolving needs of brewers, ensuring that our varieties help create exceptional beers for many years to come. We invite you to be a part of our story, celebrating the tradition and future of hop farming.
Nestled along the scenic Yakima River in Granger, Washington, Tributary Hop Farms became part of the Loftus Ranches family in 2015. With its first hops planted in 2016, this farm has become a vital addition to our operations. The farm's unique location along the river provides an ideal environment for cultivating high-quality hops contributing to the rich flavors brewers rely on. Tributary Hop Farms embodies our commitment to sustainable farming practices and our passion for hop production in the beautiful Yakima Valley.
A family-run farm in Yakima, Washington, Olympic Orchards is renowned for its outstanding apples. Situated in Washington’s prime apple-growing area, we combine sustainable practices with years of experience to cultivate crisp and delicious varieties. Dedicated to quality, we implement eco-friendly techniques that protect the land's health for future generations. Olympic Orchards represents a dedication to sustainable farming and a love for apple production in the scenic Yakima Valley.
Bale Breaker Brewing Company started in 2013 directly on Loftus Ranches and has grown to become one of the largest independent craft breweries in Washington. Bale Breaker is owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Loftus Ranches legacy and crafts award-winning brews that celebrate the world-class hops grown in their own backyard. Bale Breaker is the only craft brewery located on a commercial hop farm and has gained widespread acclaim due to their hop-forward IPAs featuring homegrown ingredients – as farm-to-glass as you can get!
Learn more at www.balebreaker.com.
Born out of the 100-year farming tradition at Loftus Ranches and decades of combined experience in analytics, Loftus Labs provides data analytics, engineering, and data science to companies with a primary focus on Agribusiness. Loftus Labs works with companies of all sizes, at any stage of the data journey, to build data warehouses, create dashboards and reports, develop advanced models, and help solve complex data issues.
Learn more at www.loftuslabs.com.