Dude I lived in Garden City, Kansas for eleven years. They grow peaches all over Kansas. I used to make a run every year to Plains Kansas and pick peaches, pears and apples. Its there you just have to drive a bit. Happy brewing, : )
I have home brewed for two years now. I have made close to 70 gallons of brew. Every time I chill my wort I put ice in the bucket and once it is chilled off enough I top it with filtered water. I have NEVER had any issues with a bad batch due to an infection from the ice. I just make sure I know...
