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2025 Maryland Turfgrass Conference
The Maryland Turfgrass Council Annual Conference returns to Turf Valley Resort on December 16th for another year of education, recertification, networking and celebrating the members who make our organization strong. We are proud, as always, to welcome top researchers and educators to share the latest innovations in turf maintenance and also to offer credits for recertification. We are also excited to welcome Keynote speaker, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks. Our sponsors and trade show vendors are always a highlight of the event, and you’ll certainly enjoy learning about the products and equipment they have to offer. Don’t miss it — make your professional development a priority and make plans to attend!
Conference Speakers
Kevin Atticks (Maryland Secretary of Agriculture)
Dr. Kevin Mathias (University of Maryland / MASFMA)
Dr. Dave Clement (University of Maryland)
Chuck Schuster (University of Maryland Extension)
Geoff Rinehart (University of Maryland)
Jack Higgins (Earth Works)
Dr. Chase Straw (Penn State)
Brian Gietka (USGA)
Uday Thera (University of Maryland)
Ryan Severindt (Woodmont Country Club)
Steve McDonald (Turf Disease Solutions)
Dr. David McCall (Virginia Tech)
Credits are being requested for Maryland Pesticides and Nutrient Management and Pesticide Credits for VA, DE, WV, PA, DC.
Schedule of Events
6:30 am
Registration Opens
6:30 am – 8:30 am
Doors Open for Registration (Main Lobby)
Sign up for Professional License Credits (In Hallway prior to Registration)
i.e. Pesticides, Fertilizer, Golf Sup, Tree Trimmer, and others.
Continental Breakfast with the vendors (In the Trade Show)
Vendor Set-Up (In the Trade Show)
Note: All vendors must be set up no later than 8:15am
8:30 am – 8:50 am
Welcome and Introductions (Trade Show Floor)
Annual Meeting and Elections (Trade Show Floor)
8:50 am – 9:20 am
Keynote Speaker: Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks
9:20 am – 9:30 am
Trade Show closes and move to individual breakout sessions:
Register online for the 50th Anniversary Maryland Turfgrass Conference
