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Hop Cultivation on the Pacific Coast and Harvest Practices
The article describes traditional hop farming methods including hillside vines, trellis wiring, and pole supports. It details picking, kiln drying with two movable cars, and baling, noting yields of about 1800 pounds per acre and prices from 13 to 60 cents per pound over history. It highlights labor practices, including promises and pay by the pound, and praises Indian pickers for clean work.
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