CBrands to Invest $100 Million to Support U.S. Farmers

Constellation Brands, Inc. said it will invest an incremental $100 million iover the next five years to support U.S. farmers in Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to American agriculture and the vital role it plays in sustaining America’s iconic beer industry.

The investment includes incremental purchases from American farmers and initiatives designed to help strengthen the future of these U.S. farming communities.

This investment reflects the company’s continued commitment to U.S. farmers as they face sustained pressure from declining acreage, shifting demand, rising input costs, and weather-related challenges that have made it harder for many growers to maintain and expand their businesses.

Barley, corn, and hops remain essential to the American beer industry and its extensive and multifaceted supply chain inclusive of U.S. farmers, maltsters, brewers, distributors, retailers, transportation and logistics partners, and local communities across the country.

As part of this investment, Constellation Brands will partner with growers in Idaho, Montana, and North Dakota to identify opportunities that help sustain their farming operations for the long term.

The company is establishing Constellation’s Farmers Future, a grower-led advisory committee that will bring together farmers, trade groups, and community leaders to help inform investments intended to strengthen agricultural resilience and the domestic agricultural supply chain.

“U.S. barley, corn, and hops farmers are an essential part of the American economy and foundational to our business,” said Nicholas Fink, president/CEO of Constellation Brands. “Their work supports communities, drives economic activity across the supply chain, and makes it possible for our products to reach consumers across the country.

"We have deep respect for the persistence and expertise of these growers, especially after several challenging years for American farming, and we remain committed to continuing to support this foundational part of our supply chain,” Fink added.

Constellation Brands already invests more than $750 million annually with American farmers and suppliers, including purchasing approximately 80% of all U.S. barley exports. This commitment is part of the company’s broader economic impact in the U.S., where it invests more than $4.2 billion annually in employee wages, capital expenditures, and U.S. taxes. The company’s operations also support more than 100,000 American jobs across its supply chain.