Thank You MGCSA!
Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota The growth of the turfgrass research program at the University of Minnesota is a testament to the tremendous financial support we have received from the Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association. Year in and year out, Minnesota superintendents have stepped up providing a consistent funding source that we use to help solve current and future golf turf management challenges. The foundational support we receive from MGCSA and other local organizations is critical to maintain our research center. The moving of Northern Green to an online format in January 2021 meant very little income was generated from the show-these funds are partly used by the Minnesota Turf and Ground Foundation to fund turfgrass research. With MTGF unable to contribute, we were left in a difficult position--fortunately, MGCSA stepped up in a big way by not only making their annual $50,000 contribution, but also donating an additional $75,000 to help stabilize our funding, allowing us to continue pursuing our many current research projects. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for MGCSA stepping up during this challenging time. I can’t emphasize enough how the funds that MGCSA sent to the turfgrass research program are critical for obtaining even greater financial 40
