OUR TEAM

The folks behind the plants. 

Keri Byrum

Keri is an experienced horticulturist with a degree in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master’s of Science from the University of Delaware. Keri has overseen greenhouse operations at the SeaWorld theme parks, worked for University of Florida extension as a horticulture agent and worked at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL. 

Rusty Leymaster

Rusty has 45 years of farming experience and business ownership in Cedar Falls, Iowa. His understanding of farming equipment, materials, and best practices helps keep our hops growing!

Mike Byrum

Converted from the commercial real estate world to farming hops in Iowa, Mike handles much of the marketing and sales for Cedar Falls Hops Co. 

Visit Us

If you are interested in a tour of our field, please reach out to Keri at keribyrum@gmail.com and she will be happy to make arrangements with you.  We are located just north of highway 57, approximately 3.5 miles west of Cedar Falls.