Biodegradable Mulch

Biodegradable Mulch - Field Days and Events

2017
	Tennessee Tomato, Pepper & Biodegradable Mulch Field Day 2017. August 9, 2017, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (eastern time). The field day will feature information about biodegradable mulch, as well as known and up-and-coming tomato and pepper varieties. Location: Linares Produce, 1230 Jewell Rd., Dayton, TN.
	NWREC Annual Field Day. July 13, 2017, 3:00 - 6:00 pm. This Washington State University Mount Vernon Research and Education Center field day will review results of field trials of biodegradable plastic mulches and include visits to the fields where the mulches are in use. Location: 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, Washington. Questions should be directed to AMS.MountVernon@wsu.edu.
	Hands-on Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Field Day. May 25, 2017, 3:00-5:00 pm. An opportunity for growers in central Washington to see the installation of biodegradable mulches and learn the latest about biodegradable mulch films. Location: Cloudview Farm, 17305 Frey Road, Ephrata, WA. For more information and directions, see the flyer or contact Katie.Dentzman@wsu.edu.
2016
	"The New Generation of Biodegradable Mulches." University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture; East Tennessee Research and Education Center, Organic Crop Unit, April 28, 2016. The event includes a presentation and Q&A about biodegradable mulches hosted and led by Annette Wszelaki. [registration info and directions]
	"Hands on Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Field Day Series." May 12, 2016, (4 -6 pm). Omache Farm, Pullman Washington. Learn about biodegradable plastic mulches at a hands-on field day held at a commercial farm. Ask questions of the grower, participate in a machine-laying demonstration, and learn about current technologies. Location: 3601 Klemgard Rd, Pullman, WA.
	WSU Mount Vernon Northwest Research and Extension Center "Summer Field Day," July 7, 2016. The event features a field presentation and Q&A about biodegradable mulches hosted and led by Carol Miles and Debra Inglis. [more info]
	An "Introduction to Biodegradable Mulches" will be offered July 16, 2016 at the Arthur H. Post Research Farm of Montana State University. The event is led by Eric Belasco. [more info, coming soon]
	"The New Generation of Biodegradable Mulches." University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Plateau AgResearch & Education Center, August 2, 2016. The event includes a presentation and Q&A about biodegradable mulches hosted and led by Annette Wszelaki. [registration info and directions]
2015
	The University of Tennessee hosted the first annual meeting of the Biodegradable Mulch project team and advisors. The meeting is summarized in this pictorial review. [see more...]
	Partnership of three universities awarded USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant to explore the performance and adoption of biodegradable plastic mulch for sustainable specialty crop production. [See the full announcement...]