Rhode Island General Laws Title 2. Agriculture and Forestry § 2-1-5. Agricultural institutes--Local associations

The director of environmental management shall hold one agricultural institute in each county annually, either independently or in connection with any society, association, or other organization devoted to the same general objects, and may hold as many more as he or she deems expedient, and, as far as may be practicable, encourage state and local associations and societies in the interests of agriculture.