The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University and its statewide partners invite brewers, farmers, retailers and those in the tourism industry to participate in a virtual summit Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to share updates about the craft beverage industry across West Virginia.
Craft: A Farm to Bottle Summit will feature Charles Bockway, craft beverage aficionado and publisher of www.BrilliantStream.com, discussing how the Covid-19 Pandemic is affecting the industry and related projects. Participants also will hear about legislative priorities and learn about West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition efforts to connect farmers and bottlers.
The event will conclude with a virtual Pour it Forward reception from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants are encouraged to grab a glass of their favorite West Virginia beverage and join in a social hour.
Register for the free event at www.rcbi.org/go/craft2020. For more information, contact RCBI’s Bill Woodrum at bwoodrum@rcbi.org or 304.781.1670.
