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Compass Crops LLC

*Welcome to Compass Crops LLC*
formerly the internet parking space for 
Schneider's Hop Haus
Who we are:
Family growers of sustainably raised crops, poultry, bees, and fiber.

Weren't you formerly called Schneider's Hop Haus?
Yes. We are, we were Schneider's Hop Haus of Aurora. We grew hops and ran a CSA and then we moved home. 

Do you still grow hops?
No. Well, truly we do still grow hops, but we've made a move towards more of a homestead practice, away from a single crop focus.
Can I buy hops, hop rhizomes, hop plants from you?
Not at this time, I'm sorry to say. We recently relocated our operation and we do not currently have surplus hop rhizomes, plants, or dried, pelleted, or wet hops available. Check back in fall of 2018, as this could change.
Why the name change? Don't you know that rebranding is akin to small business suicide? 
In late 2017, we moved our growing tribe closer to family. We left the Hop Haus on the Portage County/Geauga County line for a patch of dirt in Summit County. Summit County is where we started and it was time to come home! The move was not motivated by the farm business, but when the dust settled, we realized that it was time to redefine our agriculture identity if we were to be true to our purpose. While the Hop Haus suited us well initially, we were now (clearly) up to more mischief than that "turn of phrase" could encompass ;)
Do you still have hope poles in the ground? Does your place look like a hop yard from Austria? Can I pop by for a visit?

Like a crusty old neighbor, the answer, for now, is also no.
No hop poles. Our hops are currently positioned near fixed structures.
We no longer *look* like a hop yard. We look like a cottage in the wood.
Visitors are received by appointment only. As parents of young children in an age where protecting privacy and the right to a childhood are more important than ever, we do not receive unscheduled visitors at this time. Our homestead is our home. Our children's playground. Our family's quiet space. We will open an invitation for neighbors and friends from time to time, but this chapter is more about our family and less about business transactions than seasons past.

 Like any good mother, I rarely answer phone calls in timely fashion and I sometimes forget to hit "send" on an interrupted text. If you have a question, if you'd like to chat, I'll thank you in advance for your patience. Truly. Truly.



Do you sell to restaurants, small batch crafters, other farmers, neighbors, or local organizations?
Yes! If you are interested in learning more about what we grow, check out our social media. You'll likely see pictures of our booming gardens and buzzing bees there first! For 2018, you can look for chemical and pesticide-free veggies, garlic, florals, honey, eggs, maple water and more. Let me know if we can sweeten your "farm to table" meal with something grown nearby!












Check out our site to learn a little more about how we got started, when our goodies are expected for sale and what we have planned for the seasons ahead.

Would you like to join our mailing list? We would be happy to share more about the harvest as the excitement of the season progresses.

Looking to buy local, sustainably raised vegetables, honey, eggs, or fiber?  
 Drop us a line: compasscrops@gmail.com


For more play-by-play on the farm, like us on facebook or follow us on Instagram, as well!

Til' next time, CHEERS from Compass Crops!


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