2022 MICHIGAN TURFGRASS
Conference Recap 2022 Michigan Turfgrass Conference January 4th - 6th, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort There was a new venue this year as the Michigan Turfgrass Conference, hosted by the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, was held at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Conference Center. Over 350 registrants gathered in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan for an educational and networking event dedicated to the turfgrass industry.
Day One
Winter Turf Research Update - Dr. Kevin Frank, MSU
Day one started with a half day session of presentations. Classes were structured in three different sessions; Golf Sessions, Lawns, Athletic Fields and Grounds Sessions and an Equipment Technicians Session.
Annual Meeting Highlights: • Treasurers Report, Presidents Report, Executive Directors Report • MTF Funded Research - Craig Moore, Research Chairman • Pete Cookingham retired after decades of service to the turf industry worldwide. • Dr. David Smitley has announced his retirement. • Finance items of interest n Joe Vargas Chair in Turfgrass Pathology, notable donations, membership, nominating scholarships, events
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Golf Course Architecture and the Golf Course Superintendent Andy Johnson, The Fried Egg
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