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Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association

The Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association (VVBGA) Shares their webinars in audio form so you can easily listen while in the field or high tunnel!

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00:45:12

Learning from High Tunnel Enterprise Budgets | Winter...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/04/09

Enterprise budgets are a tool to help understand all the costs and returns associated with an individual crop. That data can inform decisions aimed at improving profitability. Vern Grubinger, UVM Extension vegetable and berry specialist will show examples of "fillable" tunnel enterprise budget spreadsheets, and then he’ll demonstrate a new on-line budgeting and benchmarking tool for high tunnel crops, funded by the Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Initiative. Georgia McDougall, Greenhouse

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00:57:41

Diversifying Herb Enterprises for Economic Return...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/04/03

Culinary and medicinal herbs can be sold in many ways - not just in bunches. Join experienced herb growers and VVBGA members Julia Etter of Nomad Farm in Bellow Falls, Vermont and Sarah Shaw of Hillside Botanicals in Randolph, Vermont to learn about opportunities for adding value - through potting up starts for spring sales to drying and creating value-added products for late winter markets. Bill Cavanaugh, business advisor with NOFA-Vermont's Farmer Services will share some simple crop budgets

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00:59:23

Crimp, Rip, or Strip: Innovative Tillage for Soil...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/03/26

Farmers share methods for reduced tillage and cover cropping in diversified vegetable systems. Speakers: Mike Snow, Snow Organic Ag and Executive Director, Connecticut River Watershed Farmers Alliance, Post Mills, VT; Kaity Mazza, Paul Mazza’s Fruits and Vegetables, Essex VT; Noah and Sophie Courser-Kellerman, Alprilla Farm, Warner, NH. All 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

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00:55:48

CAPS-Plus Produce Safety Audits & Traceability for...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/03/23

Designed by farmers for farmers, CommunityAccreditation for Produce Safety (CAPS) is voluntary program of the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association (VVBGA), coordinated by University of Vermont (UVM) Extension. The on-line CAPS platform helps growers establishmeaningful, implementation-ready produce safety plans. "CAPS-Plus” adds an optional on-farm audit to meet the food safety expectations of many wholesale buyers and distributors. Hans Estrin of UVM Extension and Emily Reiss of the

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00:46:49

CAPS Audits for 2026 - What’s New?

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/03/18

CAPS+ / CAPS+LGS has new auditors and a few improvements-come learn everything you need to know for CAPS Audit success in 2026! Panel presentation by Hans Estrin (CAPS Coordinator), Emily Reiss (CAPS Audit Coordinator), Pablo Eliot (CAPS Auditor), Sarah Mcllvennie (VAAFM CAPS Audit Advisor)

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00:57:44

What's that spot? Organic Tunnel Management of PM &...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/03/12

Join experts and farmers to learn the basics ofpest and disease scouting in tunnels, organic prevention tools, cultural management, and spray options. This webinar is supported by the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. Speakers: Ann Hazelrigg, UVM Diagnostic Plant Lab, Christa Alexander, Jericho Settlers Farm, Andy Jones, IntervaleCommunity Farm.

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01:02:13

Understanding Wholesale Distribution Options and...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/03/05

Discerning the pros and cons of wholesale opportunities and costs can be difficult. Farm advisors Rose Wilson and Annie Harlow share tools to assess wholesale distribution costs. This webinar is supported by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RSFI). Speakers: Rose Wilson; Annie HarlowAll 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

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01:02:11

What's the Buzz About? Promoting Pollinator Health on...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/02/25

Farmers share their organic management practices that promote pollinator habitat, improve soil health, and provide other farm benefits.Speakers: Chuck Wooster, Sunrise Farm; Ryan Fitzbeauchamp, Evening Song Farm.All 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

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00:56:18

Essentials of Safe, Easy, Low-cost Produce Handling...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/02/24

Are you a smaller-scaler "limited resource" grower aiming to build and/or improve your production systems for the coming season? If so, check out the CAPS webinar. Practical, photo-rich overview, Including: • Overview of design goals and elements of 14 “Critical Control Points” from field to customer (based on Safe, Easy, Low-cost Produce Handling Quick Guides).• Standard Operating Procedures in action-- examples, templates and discussion• Plan for success: Intro to produce safety planning

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00:48:32

High Tunnel Innovations: Farmer Lightening Round |...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/02/19

High tunnel innovations: farmer lightening round. Farmers find the best solutions to vexing problems! This webinar is an opportunity to learn key tips for efficient, ergonomic, affordable improvements for high tunnel growing. Speakers: Danielle Allen, Root 5 Farm, Fairlee; Georgia McDougall, Intervale Community Farm, Burlington; Andy Chamberlin, UVM Extension.All webinars are free, thanks to support from the VVBGA, the Vermont Clean Water Improvement Program, and the Transition to Organic

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00:54:20

Go With the Flow: Improving High Tunnel Ventilation |...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2026/02/11

Go with the flow: improving high tunnel ventilation.This webinar provides practical principles, tips, guidance, and tools to help improve ventilation and air circulation in high tunnels, both from an expert and farmer perspective.This webinar is supported by the Transition to OrganicPartnership Program. Speakers: Jonathan Ebba, Field specialist with University of New Hampshire Extension, Eric Skovsted, Joe’s Brook Farm in Barnet, VT.

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00:39:49

Neonicotinoid Pesticide Restrictions | Winter 2025...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/05/01

The Vermont legislature enacted Act 182 in 2024, titled “An Act Relating to the Regulation of Neonicotinoid Pesticides.” The Act aims to regulate the sale and use of neonicotinoid treated seeds and neonicotinoid pesticides within Vermont to protect pollinator populations and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Learn about Vermont’s Act 182 related to banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, and how it impacts sales and use of neonicotinoid treated seed and neonicotinoid pesticides. This

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00:53:30

Brassica Pests and Diseases | Winter 2025 Webinar

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/04/25

Learn about research-based strategies to manage Alternaria, flea beetles, cabbage aphids and more. Speakers: Susan Scheufele, UMass Extension, Becky Sideman, UNH, and Ethan Grunberg, Cornell University Cooperative Extension. All 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

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00:46:33

What to Know About Worker Protection Standards &...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/04/17

WPS are intended to protect employees and others from exposure to pesticides. All farms that apply pesticides are required to follow the WPS. There have been changes to the WPS. This webinar explains what you need to do to be in compliance and how you can get assistance. Speaker: David Huber, Deputy Director, Public Health and Agricultural Resource Management Division, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. Michael Desrochers, Executive Director, Division of Fire Safety, will provide an

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01:09:43

Inter-seeding Cover Crops and Living Mulches | Winter...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/04/13

Living mulches can provide many soil health benefits and reduce erosion. Learn innovative strategies and how these practices impact yield. Speakers: Lincoln Fishman, Momentum Ag; Ash Loehr, Hurricane Flats, South Royalton; Jason Lilley, UMaine Extension. All 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

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00:58:13

Moving Water Away From Fields and Tunnels | Winter...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/04/03

What strategies are effective for mitigating excess water during wet years? There are a range of techniques to help your crops stay drier and more productive, ranging from field layout to subsurface drainage. Speaker: Joshua Faulkner, UVM Extension. All 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

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00:58:26

Hang onto your soil! Reduced Tillage At Scale |...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/03/27

This webinar explores the spectrum of reduced tillage practices at all scales, covering equipment and methods that can improve soil health and save labor. Speakers: Julie Fine, American Farmland Trust; Natalie Lounsbury, University of New Hampshire.All 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

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00:53:09

What’s New in Colorado Potato Beetle Control? |...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/03/20

Growers and researchers are always inventing and refining methods of managing this very persistent pest. Explore mechanical bug beaters, data on delayed planting, and updates on spray efficacy. Speakers: Vic Izzo, UVM; Jon Cohen, Deep Meadow Farm, Ascutney; Goran Johanson Goranson Farm, Dresden, Maine; Phil Mason, Crossroad Farm, Post Mills.Beating Beetles Better: Mechanically Controlling Colorado Potato Beetlehttps://go.uvm.edu/cpbbeaterAll webinars are free, thanks to support from the VVBGA, the

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00:50:14

Planning Cover Crop Sequences for Pollinators and...

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/03/13

Growers will share cover crops mixes and sequences designed for pollinator habitat and soil health benefits. Speakers: Jake Kornfeld, (The Farm at VYCC, Richmond); Spencer Hardy, (The Farm Upstream, Jericho); Colin O’Brien (Common Roots Farm, S. Burlington); Laura Johnson, UVM Extension. Cover cropping for pollinators and beneficial insectshttps://xerces.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/15-054_01_SARE_Cover-Cropping-for-Pollinators%2BBeneficial-Insects_web.pdfPollinator Friendly Cover

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00:57:22

What’s New for Strawberry Growers? | Winter 2025 Webinar

Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Association ·

2025/03/07

Growers will discuss planting style, comparing production costs, varieties, and pest and disease management. Speakers: David Marchant (Riverberry Farm); Kevin O’Dwyer (Langwater Farm, North Easton, Massachusetts).All 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

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