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Pitt Community College adds turfgrass diploma

July 11, 2023

This fall, Pitt Community College will add a Turfgrass diploma to its Horticulture Technology lineup for students interested in maintaining lawns, golf courses, parks and other recreational grounds. Jerry Pittman, PCC’s

Hunter Industries VP of marketing appointed to IA Board of Directors

July 11, 2023

Todd Polderman The Irrigation Association announced that Todd Polderman, vice president of marketing for landscape irrigation and outdoor lighting at Hunter Industries, has been appointed to the IA Board of Directors. Polderman

Rutgers to hold Turfgrass Research Field Days

July 5, 2023

Rutgers University along with the Sports Field Management Association of New Jersey (SFMANJ) and the New Jersey Turfgrass Association will be hosting field days July 25-26. On Tuesday, July 25, the

2024 SFMA Conference Hotel is Now Open!

July 3, 2023

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is now open for the 2024 SFMA Conference with a rate of $199 a night. The conference will be taking place Jan. 22nd-25th, 2024

SFMA is looking forward to National Park and Recreation Month

July 3, 2023

Park and Recreation Month was created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and has been celebrated in America for the last 30 years. During the month of July

What’s the Value of Smart Irrigation?

July 3, 2023

July is Smart Irrigation Month, and the industry is providing solutions to some of the most critical challenges facing society, including supporting global food security and protecting the water used

Submit your field design now! The 7th Annual Stars and Stripes Contest is now live!

July 3, 2023

SFMA members are encouraged to submit their Fourth of July-themed field designs using mowing patterns and/or paint. We will be closing entries on July 11th, with votes cast via social

Member Spotlight- Zach Van Voorhees, CSFM

July 3, 2023

*Nominated by Jeff Fleetwood During the week of June 3-10, 2023, Zach Van Voorhees, CSFM, was undertaking a new leadership role. This week was the town’s big event of the year,

SFMA Field of the Year

July 3, 2023

The SFMA Field of the Year applications will be due before you know it! Be sure to start collecting data and photos now. Even though the application is on-line, now

SAFE Scholarships & Grants

July 3, 2023

The SAFE scholarships and grants programs will open for applications later this month! Now is the time to begin preparing the information for your application. All applications and nominations are