RCBI awards drone technology to 20 West Virginia schools

RCBI awards drone technology to 20 West Virginia schools

In phase two of its first-of-its-kind program, the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University will award drone kits and related technology to 20 schools across West Virginia to spur innovation among agricultural educators and students. RCBI also will...
Syrup producers summit on tap for March 10

Syrup producers summit on tap for March 10

The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University will highlight the region’s growing syrup industry and explore ways to capitalize on the potential to expand and diversify production March 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during TAP, the Appalachian Syrup Producers...
RCBI infuses syrup making with innovation

RCBI infuses syrup making with innovation

Making maple syrup used to be fairly common in West Virginia, something a great many farmers produced to help them make sweetener to use throughout the year. Then, as more people began buying sugar and other syrups at the store, the practice faded. Today, technology...
Craft Beverage Summit – Virtual

Craft Beverage Summit – Virtual

To support the growing craft beverage industry in the Mountain State and encourage further expansion, the Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) at Marshall University, Brilliant Stream and the West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition will sponsor another statewide virtual...