Ragged Island Brewing Co. - Farm Brewery Tour
Grab a beer and join us for a tour of Ragged Island Brewing Company at 1:00 PM on Monday, May 13th. WALK UPS WELCOME- even if the Eventbrite is sold out. Ragged Island Brewing Company is an award winning, 37 acre Farm Brewery in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with water views and gorgeous sunsets! During the tour we will hear about the history of the Farm Brewery and the conservation practices they utilize to help the environment.
Ragged Island partners with the Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District (ERICD) and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to follow smart-environmental practices, including a High Tunnel, Brush Management, Cover Crops, Tree and Shrub Establishment and Structures for Wildlife.
This tour is open to anyone interested in touring a working Brewery, farmers or landowners who are interested in installing environmentally-smart practices, and community members who are interested in sustainable agriculture!
This event is FREE - please RSVP through Eventbrite. *Beer and beverages are for sale separately by the Brewery and not included in registration* This event is FREE - please RSVP through Eventbrite. *Beer and beverages are for sale separately by the Brewery and not included in registration* WALK UPS on the day-of are WELCOME! If the Eventbrite page is sold out, you can RSVP directly by emailing Natalie at nducharmebarth.ericd@gmail.com or walk up on the day of and sign in with us in person!
Through ERICD’s partnership with the NRCS, we can provide financial and technical assistance to address natural resource concerns through an array of conservation practices. The next round of funding for these conservation programs has an application deadline of May 17. We will have resources and time available after the tour to answer any specific questions and provide more information on the different programs, eligibility, and in-person application help if needed.
This is an in-person event and there is no virtual option for this tour. This is an in-person event and there is no virtual option for this tour. This event is rain or shine, there is no rain date/cancellation. Please wear comfortable shoes and come prepared to walk on potentially uneven terrain. However, if you are not able to attend in person, please reach out to us to schedule a one-to-one meeting or phone call where we can answer your questions and provide you with further information. For questions contact Natalie at nducharmebarth.ericd@gmail.com.
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This event is in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service Rhode Island. USDA NRCS is an equal opportunity employer, provider, and lender. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this activity should contact the Disability SEPM, Allie Brown, at 401-822-8841 or allie.brown@usda.gov, or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.