Ben Price, as an Airborne Infantryman in the United States Army, completed 3 tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ben explains his motivation for choosing the WWP, “The Wounded Warrior Project is committed to honoring and empowering our wounded warriors. It is an inspiring and comforting feeling to know there are people out there dedicated to raising awareness, connecting injured service members to one another and assisting in rehabilitation.” 

Price is currently the head bartender at the Rogue Ales Public House in Eugene, Oregon and would like to extend an invitation, on behalf of the entire Rogue family, to join him in support of the WWP.  

Since 2003, Rogue Ales & Spirits has welcomed home over 3000 returning military servicemen and women with custom painted bottles. Rogue extends its gratitude for the sacrifice these men, women and their families have made. Their dedication and bravery does not go unnoticed.

For more info, please call or write Brett Joyce, President: 503.241.3800 // brett@rogue.com

According to the Washington Examiner, White House Beekeeper,
Charlie Brandts, has announced his retirement.

The Rogue Farmstead Honeybees have decided not to interview
him, giving a unanimous vote of confidence for Deputy Under
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for B’s of the Rogue Nation,
Joshua Cronin.

Steven Swan
President
Rogue Nation

THE GREEN HOUSE

April 30, 2012

Many Nation Citizens have written me with concerns related to the flock of Canadian Geese feasting on the emerging stalks of Rogue Winter Barley growing in Oregon’s Tygh Valley Appellation.

At this time, we are seeking diplomatic resolution with Canadian officials. We hope that Embargo or Blockade are unnecessary, but await a response.

Steve Swan
President
Rogue Nation

April 27, 2012

In honor of American National Chick Day, I am officially declaring April 27, 2012 as Rogue Nation Chick Day and hereby authorize the Department of Agriculture Chick Department to acquire three Sex Pullets, increasing the Nation’s Chick population to 25.

Steve Swan
President
Rogue Nation

The Hansen’s journey is a fund-raiser for Help Every Little Paw (HELP), a non-profit that pays for veterinary services, low cost spay and neuter programs, and provides food for companion animals in need. HELP hopes to raise $20,000, which will keep hundreds of pets in their loving homes and out of the pound or animal shelters.

The 600-mile route meanders through some of the most scenic places of the Pacific Northwest, including cities like Spokane and Portland, and small towns such as Ritzville, Eltopia and Mabton. Where they can’t find hotels, the Hansens will spend the night in the homes of friends, a trailer, and even a barn.

You can follow the Hansens on their journey through HELP’s Facebook page and can donate on HELP’s website.
Leah and Mike plan to arrive in Newport on Friday, May 18th, the first day of the 6th Annual Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest. Held inside the Rogue Brewery, BMAF raises money for animal groups on the Central Oregon Coast. Leah has organized BMAF’s doggie Olympics for two years. And Rogue is pleased to support her and Mike on their walk with a donation of $2,500.

For more information:
Facebook: Help Every Little Paw
Help Every Little Paw: www.helpeverylittlepaw.org
Brewer’s Memorial Ale Fest: www.brewersalefest.com

April 5, 2012

I have awarded 1,023,317 Gold Lifesaving Medals to Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture, Josh Cronin, for his daring and dramatic rescue of 19 colonies of Rogue Farmstead Honeybees, which received airlift transport from the Rogue Rye Field minutes before it was overtaken by floodwaters.

At this time, the flood is being considered a direct act of terrorism and has yet to be claimed. I have instructed the Rogue Nation Department of Farmland Security to launch a full investigation into the matter. I also ask any Rogue Nation Citizen with information to contact me personally at RogueNationPresident@Rogue.com.

Steve Swan

ROGUE NATION
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

April 3, 2012

I have appointed Josh Cronin as Deputy Under Secretary of Agriculture: Department Bee.

Mr. Cronin, a handsome man of 36 is a graduate of the prestigious WV Bee School and Indiana University, was previously employed by Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and is the Master Brewer at Rogue Ales Farmstead Brewery.

Josh Cronin, certified beekeeper and newly appointed Deputy Under Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Bees of the Rogue Nation, set to work feeding pollen cakes, sugar water and honey reserves to the Rogue Farms Honeybees to ensure their survival through the winter. He then built hive stands to elevate the bees off the ground to discourage local skunks and possum from unauthorized honey sampling. It takes the nectar of 2 million flowers to produce one pound of honey and the hive must fly 55,000 miles to accomplish this feat, so Josh is making sure the bees are healthy and unharmed when spring arrives.

When the warmer weather arrives the bees will spend their days feasting on the ample supply of blossoms on and around the Farm, creating a unique honey with the distinct flavor of the Wigrich Appellation of the Willamette Valley. The first honey harvest is expected in late July and if the weather and blossoms cooperate a second harvest may take place in September. The nectar of blackberry, strawberry, cherry, apple, hazelnut, wildflower and other crop blossoms will all contribute to the character and flavor of the raw honey which will provide the base for our Chatoe Rogue Mead.

Since 2009, Rogue has been farming seven varieties of hops, two pumpkin varieties, two varieties of barley, and rye. We plant, tend, harvest, kiln, bale, smash, roast, and brew the ingredients ourselves to create our Chatoe Rogue line of ales and lagers. The farm is also home to chickens, turkeys, our pot-belly pigs Voo and Doo and canine farm hands Sully and Atticus.

We keep, feed and smoke the bees; uncap, extract and filter the honey; and brew and bottle the mead ourselves. Chatoe Rogue Mead will be available for purchase in November.

For updates, follow the bees at http://www.rogue.com/almanac/chatoe.php

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April 1, 2012

In celebration of American Agriculture Month, the Nation’s Library of Conquests, in cooperation with the Nation’s Department of Agriculture, has published The History of Rogue Farms – 3 Centuries of Farming and Fermenting.

The 1st Edition copies will be available to citizens only. Do not look for it on Amazon or your local bookstore.

Steve Swan