Michigan Turfgrass Conference - Booklet

January 10-12, 2023

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Soaring Eagle CASINO & RESORT MOUNT PLEASANT, MICHIGAN

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Why Support the

Michigan Turfgrass Foundation?

Not to be confused with trade organizations, membership in the MTF is direct support for research at the Turfgrass Research Program at MSU.

The MTF Mission Statement:

“To work in partnership with Michigan State University, supporting ongoing programs in research, education and extension in the area of professional turfgrass management that will benefit all individuals who manage turfgrass or derive pleasure from the results of such management.”

Your membership dues fund a significant portion of the research that the MSU Turf Team conducts each year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Resort Map 6 What You Need to Know 7

Conference Speaker Spotlight

10 Conference Schedule 18 Meritorious Award Winner: Jim Bogart 20 MTF Executive Committee & Board Members 22 MSU Turf Team 24 Vendor Halftime Show List 26 MSU Turfgrass Field Day Recap

Thank you for supporting Turfgrass Research and continuing research education at MSU. Sincerely, MTF Board of Directors

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RESORT MAP

CASINO,RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER

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What You Need to

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Conference Speaker Spotlight

Conference Hotel: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort 6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 Phone: (989) 775-5777 Website: soaringeaglecasino.com

MTF Annual Meeting – Tuesday, January 10 4:00pm in the Ojibway Room Vendor Halftime Show & Silent Auction – Wednesday, January 11 4:00pm-6:30pm in the Entertainment Hall 2022 - 2023 Scholarship Awards – Wenesday January 11 4:00pm in the Anishnabeg Room • Michigan Turfgrass Foundation • Michigan State University • Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association • Michigan Sportsfield Managers Association • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America • Samuel I. Russell Foundation • Trans - Miss Golf Association

Dr. Roch Gaussoin

Dr. Lee Miller

Roch Gaussoin, PhD, is a professor of agronomy and extension specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a native New Mexican and an alumnus of New Mexico State University, receiving his B.S. in agronomy in 1980 and M.S. in plant breeding in 1984. His PhD was completed at Michigan State University in Turfgrass Science in 1988. Dr. Gaussoin has received the Outstanding Young Scientist Award from the University of Nebraska, the Distinguished Service Award from the Nebraska Turfgrass Association, the Exceptional Service Award from the Nebraska Golf Course Superintendents Association and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award.

Dr. Lee Miller began as an assistant professor of turfgrass pathology in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue University in 2022. Lee previously served in a similar position at the University of Missouri from 2010 – 2021 as associate professor and state extension turfgrass pathologist. Lee’s current responsibilities include providing disease diagnosis and control recommendations for the lawn, golf, sports turf, and sod industries. Past and current research projects include fungicide resistance detection in dollar spot populations, fairy ring identification and prevention on putting greens, the effects of fertility and fungicide application methods on large patch control, detection of Pythium spp. in golf course irrigation water, population dynamics of plant parasitic nematodes on golf greens in the Midwest, and the biology of black layer formation.

University of Nebraska

Presentations: Pushing back preemergence applications for better late season control Reflections on 35 years of turfgrass research and outreach Do’s and don’ts of organic matter sampling on sand based rootzones

Purdue University

Presentations: Soilborne diseases: Pathogens punching putting greens below the belt Sometimes the blame lies beneath the surface Controlling troublesome patches that don’t clown around

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Conference Speaker Spotlight

Dr. Doug Richmond

Dan Dinelli

Ken Rost, Frost Inc. Spray

Dr. Richmond is the Director of the Turfgrass Entomology and Applied Ecology Laboratory at Purdue University. His Research, Extension and Teaching efforts are intended to advance our understanding of the biology of grass and soil-feeding insects with the ultimate goal of improving the sustainability of insect management. His work focuses on I) integration of cultural and biological controls, II) developing novel insecticide chemistries and usage strategies, and III) providing a framework for managers to evaluate and implement alternative management programs.

Dan Dinelli is a third-generation golf course superintendent at the North Shore Country Club (NSCC) in the Chicago area and thirty-year member of the GCSAA. Dan has achieved success as a certified golf course superintendent meeting the rigorous performance standards, including agronomic, business, leadership, environmental, and communication standards, for his certification. Dan has significant continuing education in IPM, turfgrass agronomic practices, turfgrass research, pesticide use, and environmental management that go beyond his degrees at William Rainey Harper College and MSU. He has integrated this knowledge into his golf course operations at NSCC and has become a recognized professional and resource within the golf course management industry.

Ken Rost is the founder of Frost Inc which specializes in spray technology products for agriculture and turf care.

He has over 25 years of experience in the spray technology field and has been fitting spray equipment with GPS guided application systems for the last 10 years. Prior to Frost Inc, Ken was the OEM and International Sales manager for Pentair/Hypro specializing in agriculture and turf care markets.

Ken earned his undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Science at University of Minnesota.

He currently resides on his farm in Shafer MN. Ken’s experience working hands-on with precision farming technologies and the people who use it, brings a realistic approach to the execution of spray applications.

Purdue University

Presentations: Understanding annual bluegrass weevil Fall armyworm: is this the future of turf insect management?

White grub management: new products and approaches

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North Shore Country Club

Presentations: Creeping bentgrass growth in sandbased root zones with or without biochar Managing surface firmness on putting greens

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Technology Products

Presentations: Spray Equipment – Avoiding Common Mistakes and How Technologies Help!

Dr. Christian Baldwin Christian Baldwin is the Business Development Manager for the biotechnology program at the Scotts MiracleGro Company. Prior to leading business efforts, he was the technical lead for the biotech program. While serving as the technical lead, Dr. Baldwin’s research focused on quantifying benefits of novel traits, such as reduced mowing, shade tolerance, and grassy weed control, as well as developing best cultural management practices for turfgrass practitioners. Dr. Baldwin received a BS (business), MS (turfgrass science), and a PhD (turfgrass science), all from Clemson University. He also received an MBA from Southern Wesleyan University.

Presentations: Novel Kentucky bluegrass genetics cuts mowing requirements in half (+ grassy weed control)

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CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE

TUESDAY, January 10

TUESDAY, January 10

SCHEDULE GOLF SESSION

(Black River Room) 3 MDARD Credits, 0.40 GCSAA Education Points Moderator: Rob Pylar - ENVO

12:00 PM MSU Turf Team and Michigan

Turfgrass Foundation Conference Welcome and Update – Dr. Kevin Frank and Carey Mitchelson

12:30 PM Do’s and don’ts of organic

matter sampling on sand based rootzones – Dr. Roch Gaussoin, Univ. of Nebraska

1:00 PM How to grow your network and mental health – Trent Manning, Reel Turf Techs Podcast

2:00 PM Trends in golf course PGR use – Aaron Hathaway, NuFarm

3:00 PM Understanding annual bluegrass weevil – Dr. Doug Richmond, Purdue University

4:00 PM MTF Annual Meeting – Ojibway Room

SCHEDULE LAWNS AND GROUNDS SESSION

(Swan Creek Room) 3 MDARD Credits Moderator: Gary Olgart - Land and Lake

12:00 PM FIFA World Cup 2026 Research Update – Ryan Bearrs, MSU

1:00 PM White grub management: new products and approaches – Dr. Doug Richmond, Purdue University

2:00 PM Pushing back preemergence applications for better late season control – Dr. Roch Gaussoin, Univ. of Nebraska

3:00 PM Managing rising expectations with limited resources – Todd Rajala, Oakland University

4:00 PM MTF Annual Meeting – Ojibway Room

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS (Anishnabeg Room)

12:00 PM MiGCSA EM membership updates – Ben Beard

12:30 PM Shop Transformations –

Mitch Hunt, Traverse City Country Club

1:00 PM How to grow your network and mental health – Trent Manning, Reel Turftechs Podcast (golf session)

2:00 PM Basic wiring and Electrical

diagnostic w/ hands on demonstration – Ben Beard American Dunes Golf Club

4:00 PM MTF Annual Meeting – Ojibway Room

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CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE

WEDNESDAY, January 11

WEDNESDAY, January 11

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

GOLF SESSION

LAWNS AND GROUNDS

8:00 AM Reflections on 35 years of

8:00 AM Fall armyworm: is this the future

9:00 AM Soilborne diseases: pathogens

9:00 AM Novel Kentucky bluegrass genetics

10:00 AM Managing surface firmness on

10:00 AM Organic weed management: is it

(Black River Room) 7 MDARD Credits, 0.60 GCSAA Education Points Moderator: Adam Hahn - MSU turfgrass research – Dr. Roch Gaussoin, Univ. of Nebraska punching putting greens below the belt – Dr. Lee Miller, Purdue University putting greens – Dan Dinelli, North Shore Country Club

11:00 AM Pathology Research Update – Dr. Joe Vargas, MSU

11:30 PM Turf Physiology Research Update – Dr. Emily Holm, MSU

12:00 PM LUNCH

Saginaw & Swan Creek Room

Moderator: Colin Seaberg - Waterwark CC

1:00 PM Research update – Dr. Trey Rogers, MSU

1:30 PM GCSAA Updates – Steve Hammon, Traverse City Golf and CC; Shane Conroy, GCSAA

2:00 PM Creeping bentgrass growth in

sand-based rootzones with or without biochar – Dan Dinelli, North Shore Country Club

3:00 PM Spray equipment: avoiding

(Deer & Fox Room / 2nd Floor) 6 MDARD Credits Moderator: David Makulski - PHCC of turf insect management? – Dr. Doug Richmond, Purdue University cuts mowing requirements in half – Christian Baldwin, Scotts possible? – Dr. Roch Gaussoin, Univ. of Nebraska

11:00 AM Sometimes the blame lies beneath the surface – Dr. Lee Miller, Purdue University

12:00 PM LUNCH

Saginaw & Swan Creek Room

(Three Fires Room) Moderator: Gena Bey - Harrells

1:00 PM Controlling troublesome patches that don’t clown around – Dr. Lee Miller, Purdue University

2:00 PM Pesticides: perception vs reality – Dr. Joe Vargas, MSU

3:00 PM Weed management update – Dr. Thom Nikolai, MSU

4:00 PM Trade Show – Entertainment Hall

common mistakes and how technologies help – Ken Rost, Frost Inc. Spray Technology Products

4:00 PM Trade Show – Entertainment Hall

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CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE

WEDNESDAY, January 11

WEDNESDAY, January 11

SCHEDULE SPORTS FIELDS

(Ojibway Room) 5 MDARD Credits

8:00 AM Essential tools and products

for maintaining baseball and softball diamonds – Brian Hall, Sylvania Recreation District

9:00 AM Seed selection for sports fields – Ben Boehme, Landmark Turf and Native Seed

10:00 AM It’s natures time: organic

fertilizers for sports fields – Kirk Hardin, Healthy Grow

SCHEDULE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS (Three Fires Room) 2 MDARD Credits Moderator: Kyle Schierlinger - Forest Lakes CC

8:00 AM Career Preparation – Shane Conroy, GCSAA

9:00 AM Project planning and planning

as a new superintendent – Andrew Christensen and Alex Lincoln 10:00 AM Finance, budgeting, and planning – Ross Miller, CC of Detroit 11:00 PM Interview tips and taking the next step - Panel Discussion – Tim Matty, Drew Boike, and Mike Montney

11:00 AM Topdressings - what should I use –

EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS

11:30 AM Growing degree days (GDDs) and

8:00 AM Maximizing Efficiency: Getting the

11:45 AM Sod on Plastic Research Update:

9:00 AM TBD 10:00 AM Tips and Tricks – Trent Manning,

Dr. Trey Rogers, MSU

how they benefit a turf manager – Jake Kilby, MSU

Developing the temporary indoor playing surface for FIFA World Cup 2026 – Jackie Guevara, MSU

12:00 PM LUNCH

Saginaw & Swan Creek Room

1:00 PM Properly amending your infield – Ron Martin, Marco Clay

2:00 PM Proper maintenance of artificial turf fields for longevity – James Hlavity, Pioneer Athletics

3:00 PM Panel Discussion 4:00 PM Trade Show Entertainment Hall

(Anishnabeg Room)

most out of you day – Mitch Hunt TCCC

Reel Turftechs podcast

12:00 PM LUNCH

Saginaw & Swan Creek Room

1:00 PM Round Table discussion and open

forum – Ben Beard, American Dunes Golf Club 2:30 AM TBD 3:00 PM Spray Equipment: avoiding common mistakes and how technology helps – Ken Rost, Frost Inc. (Golf Session)

OVERVIEW FOR REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP - GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Wolf Room / 2nd Floor)

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

Jada Paisley, CMP Executive Director Michigan Golf Course Association

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CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE

THURSDAY, January 12

THURSDAY, January 12

SCHEDULE GOLF SESSION

(Saginaw Room) 2 MDARD Credits, 0.40 GCSAA Education Points

8:00 AM Winterkill Roundtable: Dr. Kevin Frank will serve as moderator for this session that will present research from the WinterTurf research project and engage superintendnets to share ideas on what they’ve been doing to try and prevent winterkill throughout the year.

9:00 AM BMP for turfgrass to minimize

pesticide inputs and conserve water.

Topics covered will include snow mold control, broadleaf and annual grassy weed control, Poa annua seed head suppression techniques, and irrigation management to conserve water and reduce pests. – Speakers include Phil Dwyer, Mike Rabe, and the host Dr. Thom Nikolai.

SCHEDULE SPORTS FIELDS, LAWNS, AND GROUNDS (Three Fires Room) 3 MDARD Credits

8:00 AM Athletic field disease review: pythium, patches, and plant health – Dr. Paul Giordano, Harrells

9:00 AM Try something new: infield

transition from calcined to expanded shale – Keith Winter, Fort Wayne Tincaps

10:00 AM Painting tips and tricks and GPS sprayers – James Hlavaty, Pioneer Athletics

11:00 AM Armyworm and sod webworm ID and management – Aaron Hathaway, NuFarm

12:00 PM ADJOURN

12:00 PM ADJOURN

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MERITORIOUS Award Winner: Jim Bogart

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lthough born in Ottumwa, Iowa Jim Bogart has spent the vast majority of his life in Michigan; growing up in the Twin Cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph and settling for the past 50 years in Rockford. He is a graduate of St. Joseph High School and holds BS and MS degrees in Turfgrass Management from MSU, where he studied under the late Dr. Jim Beard. While in graduate school he was awarded a one-half time assistantship in Turfgrass Extension; working with home owners and turf managers across the state.

Jim Bogart got his introduction to turf management, while working for the late George Graber at Blossom Trails GC in Benton Harbor. Following his time at MSU he worked for the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, serving as Assistant Supervisor of Golf and Playfields for the city. It was there he was approached by Scott’s ProTurf with an offer to return to Michigan as a Technical Representative for the company.

Thus began a 40 year career of serving the turf managers of Michigan, covering every corner of the state except Metropolitan Detroit. During that time he also served on numerous association boards, including being President of MTF for two years.

Jim and wife, Joan, enjoying fall color in the UP.

Jim at the throttle of Coopersville & Marne Railway locomotive 7014.

Today Jim and his wife, Joan, continue to live in Rockford where they have been very involved with local organizations. They enjoy traveling and spending time in Arizona each winter.

Retirement has allowed Jim to return to his childhood love of trains; volunteering at a local tourist railroad; as well as maintaining a garden railroad in his back yard, which is often visited by local residents.

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Jim, Joan and their family celebrating 50 years of marriage. (left to right: Son, Jamie; Granddaughter, Hope Deuel; Jim; Joan; Grandson Camden Deuel (MSU Freshman); Daughter Jen Deuel; Son-in-Law, Brent Deuel; and Granddaughter, Ryann Deuel).

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Terms Expire 2024 Mr. Craig Moore, Marquette Golf Club Representing: At Large Mr. Dan Lucas, Kingsley Club Representing: Northern Michigan District Mr. Jeff Holmes CGCS, Egypt Valley Country Club Representing: At Large

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Mr. Scott Rettmann, Walnut Creek Country Club Representing: At Large

PRESIDENT

Mr. Curt Boak

VICE PRESIDENT

Terms Expire 2025

Mr. Dan Mausolf

Mr. Eric Davey, Prestwick Village Golf Club Representing: Greater Detroit District

TREASURER

Mr. Brad Lazroff

Mr. Curt Boak, Lawn Tech Representing: Turfgrass Services Representative

SECRETARY

Mr. Mitch Hooten, West Michigan Whitecaps Representing: Sports or Institutional Turf

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mr. Christian Koval, Lakelands Golf and Country Club Mid-Michigan District

Mr. Scott Rettmann Mr. Carey Mitchelson

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Ms. Britney VanderKodde

Terms Expire 2026 Adam Palmatier, Helena Representing: Commercial Turfgrass Supplier Mr. Matt Gaver Representing: Western Michigan District Mr. Brad Lazroff, Huron Meadows Golf Course Representing: Cemetery, Park, or Sod Representative Mr. Dan Mausolf LIC, CSP, ASM, Stine Turf & Snow Representing: Lawn & Maintenance

SPARTANS WILL.

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MSU TURF TEAM Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences John N. Trey Rogers III, Ph.D. rogersj@msu.edu

Brian Horgan, Ph.D. horgan@msu.edu

Professor, Turfgrass Research - Golf Course Renovations - Sports Turf and Golf Turf Management Programs; Turfgrass Research Telephone: 517-353-0136

Professor and Chairperson Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

Joseph Vargas, Ph.D. vargas@msu.edu

Kevin Frank, Ph.D. frankk@msu.edu

Professor - Fungicide resistance; disease management; biological control; chemical control and breeding; epidemiology.

Telephone: 517-353-9082

Professor and Turf Extension Specialist Telephone: 517-353-0147

Thomas Nikolai, Ph.D. nikolait@msu.edu Senior Turfgrass Academic Specialist - Golf Course Putting Green mechanical and cultural practices, turfgrass health.

Telephone: 517-353-0133

Emily Merewitz-Holm, Ph.D. merewitz@msu.edu Assistant Professor - Plant physiologist; abiotic & biotic stresses of turfgrass and crop species; whole-plant, biochemical, & molecular techniques.

Telephone: 517-353-0203

Dr. David Gilstrap, Ph.D. gilstrap@msu.edu Senior Academic Specialist Sports and Commercial Turf Management Education Telephone: 517-353-0140

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Vendor Halftime Show & Silent Auction

Thank You!

Wednesday January 12

2023 Conference Sponsors

4:00pm-6:30pm in Entertainment Hall.

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VENDOR

- AQUA-AID Solutions - Spartan Distributors - Healthy Turf Plus - Nutrien - Target Specialty Products - Great Lakes Turf - Osburn Industries - M32 Enterprises - Advanced Turf Solutions - Advanced Turf Solutions - Midwest Golf and Turf - Syngenta - Pro/Angle Bunker Sand - Rhino Seed and Turf Supply - Turf Nano Tech - Harrell’s - US Golf Cars/ Ladd’s - Heritage Professional Products Group - Young’s Turf Farm - Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply - Timber Wolf Turf, Inc. - Turf Services - Textron Specialized Vehicles (EZ-GO/Cushman) - Herman & Associates - Tiny Mobile Robots - Golf Cars Plus Yamaha - Harco Fittings LLE - Envu Environmental Science - Mavis Consulting, Ltd. - Site One Landscape Supply - Porous Pave Inc./ Sand Guard - Brandt - BASF Cash Bar - FMC - Eco Green Supply and - Revels Tractor Appetizers - Helena Agri Michigan Turfgrass Foundation

MTESP - Coffee Syngenta - Coffee Envu Environmental Science Founders Society Reception Eco Green Supply - Student Scholarship Banner Advanced Turf Solutions - Vendor Halftime Show BASF - Vendor Halftime Show Helena Agri - Coffee Cups Harrell’s, LLC - Lanyard Site One - Lunch / Vendor Halftime Show MGCA - Meritorius Award Winner Dinner

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Rea the M d Field SU D Repo ay rt

2022 RECAP Dr. Rogers fields a question

Dr. Frank - Soil testing & Winterkill reestablishment Dr. Frank - Soil testing & Winterkill reestablishment

Mike Rabe presents Hydroponics and Variable Depth Putting Greens

Mike Rabe presents Hydroponics and Variable Depth Putting Greens

Nancy Dykema presents Turfgrass Disease update

Dr. Rogers fields a question

Jackie Guevara - Sod on plastic station 12

Jackie Guevara - Sod on plastic station 12

Ryan Bearss presents Perennial ryegrass control in mixed stands of cool-season grasses

Ryan Bearss presents Perennial ryegrass control in mixed stands of cool-season grasses

Nancy Dykema presents Turfgrass Disease update

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Nancy Dykema presents Turfgrass Disease update Dr. Holm discussing Turfgrass Physiology & Winterkill

McLane Stadium

McLane Stadium

MSU Athletic Turf Manager, Andy Flynn, led the Athletics Field Tour

U Athletic Turf Manager, Andy Flynn lead the Athletics Field Tour

Secchia Stadium

A view from above

Secchia Stadium MSU Athletic Turf Manager, Andy Flynn lead the Athletics Field Tour Secchia Stadium

A view from above

DeMartin Stadium

DeMartin Stadium Practice soccer

Spartan Stadium!

Field Day Sponsors:

USGA golf ball reaction research update – Evan Rogers

Practice soccer field

Go Green!

Field Day Sponsors:

Practice soccer field

USGA golf ball reaction research update – Evan Rogers

Go Green!

FIELD DAY SPONSORS

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Partners in the Turf Industry: The MTF partners

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The Importance to

Your Organization The development, testing, and evaluation of better turfgrasses and of better methods of turfgrass maintenance has a common interest for all facets of the turfgrass industry; it enhances the landscapes and provides better facilities for enjoyment of the recreational sports; it lessens the dust hazards and upkeep of airports and roadsides as well as play areas and cemeteries.

Through the cooperative participation: golf clubs, lawn care industry, parks, cemeteries, athletic associations, airports, ski clubs, seed, sod, and stolon growers, and organizations concerned with turf management, sufficient funds have been made available to do research in these important areas.

RESEARCH: The MTF’s primary purpose is to raise

money to support turfgrass research and education at MSU. The research generated by these contributions have led to practices that have improved turf maintenance throughout the world.

EDUCATION: Turfgrass Conferences: The MTF, in cooperation with MSU, holds an annual 3-day turfgrass conference in January to present the latest findings on turfgrass management, fertility, soils, diseases, weeds, varieties, pesticides and other timely topics.

gather the various segments of the industry to discuss and support in decisions that affect turfgrass management in Michigan.

Fundraising: • Lafontaine Golf Benefit • Tee Times 4 Turf • Individual Donations

Awards: “Meritorious Service Award” - Presented to an individual representing significant promotion of the Turfgrass Industry in Michigan

Student Scholarships: 5 scholarships are awarded annually

The Administration The business affairs and the activities of the Michigan Turf grass Foundation are governed by a Board of Directors composed of twelve (12) members plus the Foundation Administrator. The Board of Directors is composed of representatives from each of the following organizations or groups: 1) Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (4 Members)

Field Days: The MTF supports the Michigan State University

2) Michigan Sports Turfgrass Managers Association (1 Member)

EXTENSION: The MTF has provided important monies

3) Lawn Care Representative (1 Member)

field days at East Lansing and also other locations in Michigan.

for transportation, equipment and expenses which has allowed MSU personnel to visit the turfgrass industries of the state and help individuals solve their problems, often on an emergency basis.

4) Commercial Turfgrass Supplier Representatives (1 Member) 5) A Cemetery Park or Sod Grower Representative (1 Member) 6) Custom Lawn Care Representative (1 Member) 7) At Large (3 Members)

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