07/30/2026
Before there’s malt, there’s barley. Before there’s barley, there’s someone willing to spend their life growing it. Meet Dillon VanOrden of Garth VanOrden Farms in Idaho.
For more than 20 years, Dillon has been growing barley with the same goal every season: producing the highest quality crop for the people who depend on it.
The work of farmers often happens quietly, but it’s the foundation of everything we do at Great Western Malting and CMG. We’re grateful to partner with local growers whose passion, experience, and stewardship help bring exceptional malt to brewers and distillers around the world.
A special thank you to Garth VanOrden Farms Garth VanOrden Farms for trusting us to carry your barley forward and share the story behind every harvest.
(And of course, we can’t forget Otis, Dillon’s four-legged farmhand. 🐾)