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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 1H

Plastic Mulches in Vegetable Production: Sources, Alternatives, Pros and Cons | Winter 2026 Webinar

from Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association · host UVM Extension

This webinar includes an overview of petroleum-based plastic mulch, bioplastics terminology, the differences between bio-based, compostable, and soil-biodegradable materials, label interpretation, performance comparisons, and non-plastic alternatives. Speakers: Byron Garcia, Biomimicry Consultant, Natural Designs LLC, Shuresh Ghimire, Associate Extension Educator, UConnAll webinars are free, thanks to support from the VVBGA, the Vermont Clean Water Improvement Program, and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Thank you to the generous farmers and researchers willing to share their knowledge to make this series possible!Learn more or become a member of the Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association:https://vvbga.org

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This webinar includes an overview of petroleum-based plastic mulch, bioplastics terminology, the differences between bio-based, compostable, and soil-biodegradable materials, label interpretation, performance comparisons, and non-plastic alternatives. Speakers: Byron Garcia, Biomimicry Consultant, Natural Designs LLC, Shuresh Ghimire, Associate Extension Educator, UConnAll webinars are free, thanks to support from the VVBGA, the Vermont Clean Water Improvement Program, and the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Thank you to the generous farmers and researchers willing to share their knowledge to make this series possible!Learn more or become a member of the Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association:https://vvbga.org

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