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“Brews to Barns” Tax Credit: Turning Brewery Waste Into Agricultural Value

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Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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The Brewers Association supports a state excise tax credit tied to the dry weight of spent grain donated by breweries to farmers and ranchers, in turn, converting brewery waste into agricultural value. This concept could benefit small brewers, agricultural users, and the environment by promoting sustainability and supporting farm partnerships.

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Link to author biography
State Government Affairs Director

Sam DeWitt works state government affairs for the Brewers Association, and has lobbied craft beer bills from the east coast to Hawaii, on a wide range of topics from franchise reform and excise tax to self-distribution and direct-to-consumer shipping of beer. He has a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana and fell in love with craft brewing as an undergraduate in Missoula.

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