SFMA’s Annual Conference takes place January 17-20 in Savannah, Georgia. Click below to see the exciting line-up of education organized by day and time.
SFMA’s Annual Conference takes place January 17-20 in Savannah, Georgia. Click below to see the exciting line-up of education organized by day and time.
Erick Begitschke – University of Georgia
Common fieldgrass weeds can have a drastic impact on the playability and functionality of sports fields. Not only do they reduce the aesthetic qualities of the sports field, but they also can affect footing and surface hardness of the playing surface. Thus, weeds can have a direct relationship with non-contact injuries of athletes.
Attendees will learn:
Thomas Gould – Iowa State University
This presentation will provide a summative look at current research at Iowa State University, including how sand-based sod is grown in the Midwest. Also addressed will be the challenges of balancing research while staying involved in athletic field management.
Tyler Carr – The University of Tennessee
Water is a key component in any successful fieldgrass system. Proper water management on sports fields will maximize traffic tolerance, affecting the safety and playability of the surface. The presentation will review factors influencing irrigation requirements for sports fields and methods to help sports field managers fine-tune their irrigation scheduling.
Attendees will learn:
Chih Julie Wang – University of Georgia
Pollinators provide key ecosystem functions. As urban landscapes expand, there is increasing interest in enhancing the capacity of fieldgrass ecosystems to support the biodiversity of native pollinators. However, little is known about weeds that proliferate in fieldgrass and their contribution to pollinator forage. This presentation will examine common weeds in the southeastern U.S. and how they support pollinators.
After attending this session, participants will:
Jody Gill, CSFM – Retired, Josh Lenz – Arizona State University, Greg Narmour – World Class Athletic Surfaces, James Hlavaty, CSFM – Pioneer Athletics
Sports field managers and representatives from Pioneer and World Class Athletic Surfaces come together on a panel to discuss paint mixing, application, and best practices. The session is an open forum discussion where attendees can ask questions pertaining to painting sports fields of all levels, from parks and recreation to professional sports.
A panel of experts will be discussing the labor shortages affecting the industry. We are witnessing a variety of trends:
We have assembled a diverse panel to address these issues from various angles. Your moderator, Keith Winter, Head Groundskeeper for the Fort Wayne TinCaps, will lead the discussion in an interview style format and add his own experience with difficulty finding and hiring personnel. Dr. John Sorochan, Distinguished Professor at University of Tennessee, will address the decreasing rate of enrollment in fieldgrass science programs at the collegiate level and some strategies to attract young people to the field. Abby McNeal, CSFM, CPRP, CABI, Field Superintendent, City Wide Operations for Denver Parks and Recreation will discuss unique ways she has been balancing the labor shortage. Andrew Miller, Program Director for Brentsville Turfgrass Management Program will discuss his recruitment and retention strategies at the high school level. Tyler Bloom, Owner of Tyler Bloom Consulting, will discuss opportunities available in the industry that provide training to prepare individuals to enter the sports field management profession. Questions from the audience will be encouraged during the conversation.
Bryan Hopkins, Ph.D. – Brigham Young University
Recent legal actions have resulted in alarming concerns for the general public and for those using pesticides and fertilizers. Most notably, there are serious legal, insurance, etc. concerns with use of glyphosate (Roundup). Many facilities are banning fertilizers and/or pesticides. Often these decisions are based on emotion and hysteria rather than facts. What are the real facts about public exposure to chemicals? What precautions need to be taken to minimize risk? What resources are available to help alleviate founded and unfounded concerns? This presentation will address fundamentals of environmental toxicology, facts on public exposure to pesticides and fertilizers, as well as resources to educate the public on pesticide and fertilizer safety issues.
Andy Ommen, CSFM – McLean County PONY Baseball/Professional Outdoor Solutions
This presentation will discuss Andy Ommen’s time volunteering for a 501c3 organization and managing a fieldgrass program which has produced a successful product. He will explore his priorities and successes in building a grounds crew program and the daily work to successfully host 1200+ games on 6 fields of various levels of play. Topics addressed will include safety concerns at a youth/school level, best practices to keep fields as playable as possible, as well as motivating athletes to take care of their positions.
Matt Anderson, CSFM, CSE and Boyd Montgomery, CSFM, CSE – The Toro Company
This presentation will provide a more in depth look at mowing and how it impacts a sports field management operation. We will discuss current trends in sports field mowing heights, proper cutting unit setup and how those factors can impact after-cut appearance.
Gregg Munshaw, Ph.D. – Pratum Seed Co.
Perception has become reality in terms of chemical and fertilizer applications to sports fields across the country. Even if a product is being used properly and in the safest manner possible, the perception still exists that the inputs applied to sports fields are either hurting the environment or are unsafe for our kids to play on. Because of these perceptions, restrictions are being imposed by local governments in the northern U.S. as well as in Canada. There is a strong likelihood that we will continue to see increased chemical and fertilizer limitations across the country in the coming years. This presentation is not to promote reducing inputs in the green industry, rather it’s focus is on how improved genetics in all grass species can help to reduce inputs and help change the perception that sports field management is inherently bad. The focus will be on grass options for sports fields and specific cultivars, blends, and mixes that have been shown to thrive in tough environments with little or no chemical assistance.
Attendees will learn:
James Puhalla – Retired
Knowing “what doesn’t work” is as valuable as knowing “what does;” that’s the way to avoid mistakes. This is called “learning by past mistakes.” Learn techniques that can be used by designers and contractors in the development of new fields as well as sports field managers in renovating existing fields.
Attendees will learn:
Evan Mascitti – Penn State University
Engineered soils have greatly improved the quality of infields. Current specifications revolve around particle-size analysis (PSA). PSA is useful, but it does not directly consider the soil’s behavior. New laboratory tests provide more information by directly measuring a soil’s response to applied loads and to changes in water content.
Attendees will learn:
Victoria Wallace – University of Connecticut, Jason Bowers, CSFM – Parks System in Maryland, Ben Polimer – Town of Weston, MA
Sports field managers are dedicated to providing safe, uniform playing surfaces of the athletic fields and recreational areas for which they are responsible. Pressure from introduced environmental legislation has prompted SFMA to develop best management practices (BMP’s) that provides guidance related to sports field management practices and efforts to promote environmental sustainability. This presentation will introduce the “Best Practices” document and discuss how these “Best Practices” advance the protection of the environment, support the sports field manager and elevate the professionalism of the industry.
Brad Jakubowski, CIT – Penn State University
In this hands-on and interactive workshop, attendees will learn the fundamentals of troubleshooting an irrigation system. Attendees will use multimeters to identify electrical problems with controllers, solenoids, common wires, and valve control wires. StationMaster® testers will be covered as well. Attendees will also learn step by step methods to troubleshooting hydraulic problems in irrigation lines, valves and sprinklers. A basic comparison of standard irrigation wiring and 2-wire systems will be discussed.
Be prepared to actively make multimeter measurements during the presentation to determine whether a valve’s solenoid is working correctly or not. We will also consider voltage measurements and how they are used to determine problems in an electrical system.
Don Frantz – PBI-Gordon Corporation
This presentation will address pesticide terminology and definitions, differences in formulations in products used on sports fields, application techniques, tips and tricks for better spraying efficacy, mixing and calibration of equipment, better interpretation of labels, and how pH and water hardness influence pesticide control success on sports fields.
Attendees will learn how to:
Representatives from SFMA Commercial Companies
Ten of SFMA’s commercial companies have been selected to give a five-minute presentation to introduce and explain the benefits of a new or improved product or service currently available to sports field managers.
Beth Guertal, Ph.D. – Auburn University
Soil health is a term being used by a whole lot of folks, yet it is largely undefined. This seminar will talk about the various definitions of soil heath, and those that fit into fieldgrass management. We’ll talk about the various ways we measure soil health, and how you could use those to quantify soil health at your facility.
Attendees will learn the following:
Casey Carrick, CSFM – University of North Carolina Athletics
This presentation will provide an introduction to the various soil sensor technologies on the market today. It will also provide details on how sports field managers are using data as an agronomic and irrigation management tool, as well as an effective communication tool with coaches, athletic directors, and front offices.
With the use of soil sensor data on ballfields, sports field managers can be more efficient with their daily and long-term management plans: 1 – Manage soil moisture in fieldgrass and infield skin areas to conserve water and labor. 2 – Limit the amount of inputs applied to ballfields by making agronomic and pest control decisions based on soil temperatures and growing degree days. 3 – Produce a consistent, high-quality playing surface by monitoring the conditions in the soil.
John Sorochan, Ph.D. – University of Tennessee
This session will focus on using evidence-based research and real-world trial and error to guide proper species and variety selections for warm season grass stadiums. Participants will be able to make sound decisions to help with species and variety selection for their warm season sports fields.
Alpha Jones, CSFM – Fayetteville Woodpeckers – Low – A Affiliate, Houston Astros
“How I Got Lost On My Way to Becoming a Sports Field Manager” will be anecdotal stories detailing my career path from high school to becoming Director of Field Operations for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, minor league affiliate of the Houston Astros. I will share stories based on hard-knock learning experiences that I had growing a startup lawn mowing service into a successful landscape management business. These experiences helped teach me the basics of supervision and leadership, and I will share how I use these precepts each day as a sports field manager to work well with others as well as value and teach people through the examples that I set. I will also share successful ways I have connected with the next generation of potential sports field managers.
Attendees should learn:
Luke Yoder – DuraEdge Products and Paul Zwaska – Beacon Athletics/DuraEdge
Paul and Luke will take a “road trip” across the country to bring clarity and define the aspects of infield soils on a regional basis and how it relates to everyday maintenance and playability in the field. With over 1000 soil tests to pull from over the years, they will interpret and simplify the data for infield materials throughout the lower 48 that are used on a broad spectrum. The presentation will detail an ideal infield specification and how to address an existing infield with issues.
When selecting an infield material for new construction or existing infields, the “go to” for most end users is to order whatever is local and has been used in the past. Sometimes that works and other times it brings problems that are associated with that specific material. Sitting in on this “road trip” across the country with Luke and Paul will bring clarity to just about every material out there used by SFM’s across the country and provide “outside the box” thinking for new approaches that can simplify maintenance and increase performance.
Adam Thoms, Ph.D. and Nick Christians, Ph.D. – Iowa State University
This presentation will outline the basic principles concerning soil science as it relates to fieldgrass management. Participants will learn the basics of soil science and soil testing.
Gerald Henry, Ph.D. – University of Georgia and Chase Straw, Ph.D. – Texas A&M University
Performance testing of sports fields is necessary to quantify surface properties such as hardness and traction. Enhancements in sensor/sampling technology and increased concern for athlete safety and field performance has driven interest. Spatial maps created from sensors/samplers can depict variability of soil and plant parameters that directly impact fieldgrass health, field playability, and player safety. This presentation will teach attendees how to operate current sensor/sampler technology and integrate their use into daily athletic field management practices. Current athlete-surface interaction research from Texas A&M University and the University of Georgia will be discussed in order to convey the influence of field conditions on player safety.
Attendees will learn the following:
Victoria Wallace and Jason Henderson, Ph.D. – University of Connecticut
Connecticut’s 2010 pesticide ban on municipal and school grounds has been legislated since July 1, 2010. An in-depth survey to school grounds managers was distributed late 2020. This presentation will address perceptions and management practices that have changed over the past 10 years and how changes have impacted the playing surface quality of school athletic fields and the care of school grounds.
Attendees will learn:
Mike Goatley, Jr., Ph.D. – Virginia Tech, Jesse Pritchard, CSFM – University of Virginia Department of Athletics, Josh McPherson, CSFM – University of Missouri – Athletics
Continued breeding advancements expand grassing options for transition zone sports fields. Improvements in pest and stress tolerance continue to enlarge the boundaries of both cool season grasses and bermudagrass. This presentation details strengths and weaknesses of grassing options in the transition zone from the perspectives of CSFMs and a university researcher.
Attendees will learn:
Joseph Roberts, Ph.D. – Clemson University and John Inguagiato, Ph.D. – University of Connecticut
Public concern with pesticides has been increasing in recent years. While many are familiar with biological control, concerns of efficacy and costs have hindered widespread adoption. This seminar will provide an in-depth look at research on biological means of pest control along with new methods for understanding how they work.
Attendees will gain:
Brad Jakubowski, CIT – Penn State University
This presentation is intended to help improve irrigation troubleshooting skills before any digging or in-depth work occurs. Being able to evaluate what is being seen, heard, or smelled can potentially reduce the amount of wasted work and disruption to the field. When digging is required, that can be discussed as well.
Boyd Montgomery, CSFM, CSE and Matt Anderson, CSFM, CSE – The Toro Company
The goal of this session is to provide attendees with the key concepts in business and how they apply to their everyday jobs managing fieldgrass and their teams. Topics will include:
Bryan Hopkins, Ph.D. – Brigham Young University
Biostimulants are increasingly being promoted, with a wide variety of products being sold in the fieldgrass markets. This is the fastest growing sector among the fertilizer industry. What does adding various biostimulants do for fieldgrass and what is just “snake oil” tactics? These questions will be answered showing the results of various research trials as well as demystifying the science behind this latest promotion.
Attendees will learn:
Kyley Dickson, Ph.D. – The University of Tennessee
The presentation will detail the minimum maintenance needs for a synthetic field field and what the research has found on these different maintenance techniques. The presentation should show the key factors to look for when determining when to apply maintenance on synthetic fields. Attendees will be taught useful tips to improve field playability and performance. The presentation will also cover the basic synthetic field maintenance needs for any budget.
Attendees will learn:
Adam Thoms, Ph.D. and AJ Lindsey, Ph.D. – Iowa State University
Humic acid products have been growing in popularity amongst the fieldgrass industry, however, little is known on how effective they are. This presentation will review what a humic acid product is, how it is made, and discuss some of the products on the market. Several research trials have been conducted with various humic containing fertilizers and these results will be shared including some work on improving soil health. We have found that you can lower the rate of nitrogen while still maintaining the same fieldgrass quality, with fieldgrass clippings also being reduced at the lower nitrogen rates. We have also noticed some improvements in soil health with the addition of humic fertilizers, especially in sand-based systems, as well as recovery from athletic traffic in certain environmental conditions. This presentation will provide some fieldgrass research to the humic acid industry claims.
Gerald Henry, Ph.D. – University of Georgia
The application of biological substances, microorganisms, and plant growth enhancers has increased throughout the fieldgrass industry over the past decade. Many of these products are applied to increase nutrient absorption, boost tolerance to environmental stress, and improve overall growth and aesthetic appearance. However, not all of these products are created equal and manufacturer claims often go unverified. This presentation will examine the impact of these products alone and in combination with cultural practices for the increase of fieldgrass rooting and field performance.
Attendees will learn:
Beth Guertal, Ph.D. – Auburn University
Gregg Munshaw, Ph.D. – Pratum Seed Co. and Brian Winka, CSFM – Advanced Turf Solutions
Many sports field managers at the park & rec, high school, small college, etc. level can get bogged down in the weeds when it comes to scheduling and being prepared for agronomic tasks on sports fields. Further, as more and more facilities deal with budget cuts and reduced staff, it becomes increasingly important to have a plan in place to maximize your budget and your labor. Not only do sports field managers need to schedule specific agronomic practices throughout the year, they often times must be prepared for these practices months in advance by ordering the necessary products and equipment. This presentation will be a monthly breakdown of specific tasks that should be considered. We will include the challenges of managing both grassed and skinned areas of fields. The recommendations in this presentation will be based on a significant number of years of hands on experience managing parks and rec fields as well as many years of offering advice through consulting and extension activities.
Keith Winter – Fort Wayne TinCaps
One of the biggest concerns facing our industry today is hiring and retaining assistants, interns, and seasonal workers. The pandemic only further diminished the available and interested work force, as sports fieldgrass managers are struggling to find qualified (and in some cases, non-qualified) applicants. This presentation will examine the realities of the current industry workforce challenges, and look to come up with solutions or alternatives for filling available positions.
Attendees will learn about:
Andrew Miller – Brentsville Turfgrass Management Program, Russ Bayer – South Forsyth High School Turf Management Program, Mike Goatley, Jr., Ph.D. – Virginia Tech
In this presentation you will learn about the different strategies that are used in different high school fieldgrass management programs across the country. We will discuss some of the success stories of students and the benefits that these programs have had on the outlook of our industry. We will also discuss ways industry professionals can get involved to promote the sports field management industry to help grow this incredible profession.
Attendees will learn about:
Craig Whelden – Major General, U.S. Army (retired)
Whelden’s leadership journey began as an Eagle Scout at age 14. Thirty years later, he was the youngest General in the United States Army. Combined with another 9 years as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) with the U.S. Marine Corps, he has led thousands of soldiers, sailors, Marines, and civilians. In 2011, he was inducted into the Purdue University Tri-Service ROTC Hall of Fame. In March 2019, he published Leadership: The Art of Inspiring People to Be Their Best, winning four national book awards and attaining #1 international bestseller status on Amazon. Whelden is now a Global Fortune 500 Speaker and lives in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Whelden passes on decades of leadership and life lessons – both good and bad – told in a compelling and sometimes very personal way. A “master story-teller,” thousands around the world have heard his inspirational message.
The presentation will focus on:
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. – Oregon State University, Matthew Elmore, Ph.D. – Rutgers University, Emily Braithwaite – Oregon State University, Brandon McNally – Rutgers University
During this collaborative presentation Dr. Alec Kowalewski will be focusing his discussion and presentation on cultural practices (irrigation and fertilization) for control of annual bluegrass, and low-impact herbicides. More specifically, recent research at OSU has identified the optimum irrigation rates, nitrogen rates and phosphorus for annual bluegrass mitigation in perennial ryegrass and tall fescue stands. Regarding low-impact herbicides, Oregon public schools are required to use low impact herbicides. Therefore, OSU extension developed a list of low impact products, which process a caution action work and a relatively low cancer risk. This presentation will talk about how this list was developed and how to successfully use the products on this list.
Dr. Matt Elmore will be focusing his discussion and presentation on cultural practices (irrigation and fertilization) for control of annual bluegrass, and low-impact herbicides programs for annual bluegrass mitigation in perennial ryegrass, Kentucky bluegrass, and tall fescue stands.
Emily Braithwaite will focus her discussion and presentation on how primary cultural management practices affect weed populations (mowing, fertilization, irrigation). OSU has been managing a series of fieldgrass plots since 2017, examining different cultural practices, with no herbicide inputs, and weed populations over time. Emily will also discuss mulching materials for patch and repair of damaged areas, and optimal seeding dates for the west coast.
Brandon McNally will be focusing his discussion and presentation on cultural practices (irrigation and fertilization) for control of annual bluegrass in cool-season fieldgrasses such as perennial ryegrass and creeping bentgrass.
Fred Stringfellow, CAE – American Sports Builders Association, Kirk Grego, CFB – Mid-America Golf & Landscape, Allen Verdin, CFB – The Motz Group, Craig Honkomp, PE, PS, LEED AP – Sportworks Design
As designers and builders, we often hear from facility owners and grounds managers after a facility has been in operation for a period of time about “things they wish had been done differently.” Wouldn’t it be nice if you considered those things BEFORE a new facility was designed and built?
Attendees will:
David McCall, Ph.D. – Virginia Tech
Natural playing surfaces are not uniform but are typically managed as if they are. Most pests are distributed in clusters within localized areas, yet entire surfaces are treated equally with pesticides. However, there are simple and complex strategies that allow fieldgrass professionals to target applications. This presentation will provide tools available to apply the right product to the right place, at the right time.
Attendees will learn:
Matt Anderson, CSFM, CSE and Boyd Montgomery, CSFM, CSE – The Toro Company
This presentation will provide a more in depth look at mowing and how it impacts a sports field management operation. We will discuss current trends in sports field mowing heights, proper cutting unit setup and how those factors can impact after-cut appearance.
James Puhalla – Retired
Knowing “what doesn’t work” is as valuable as knowing “what does;” that’s the way to avoid mistakes. This is called “learning by past mistakes.” Learn techniques that can be used by designers and contractors in the development of new fields as well as sports field managers in renovating existing fields.
Attendees will learn:
Andy Ommen, CSFM – McLean County PONY Baseball/Professional Outdoor Solutions
This presentation will discuss Andy Ommen’s time volunteering for a 501c3 organization and managing a fieldgrass program which has produced a successful product. He will explore his priorities and successes in building a grounds crew program and the daily work to successfully host 1200+ games on 6 fields of various levels of play. Topics addressed will include safety concerns at a youth/school level, best practices to keep fields as playable as possible, as well as motivating athletes to take care of their positions.
Thomas Shay, PE – Woodard & Curran
This session will identify shortcomings of synthetic field infill installation results and how that translates to challenges in future operations and maintenance, impacting overall field performance and longevity. We will review field installation case studies where geolocated infill depth measurements and heat mapping indicate there is a need for improvement.
Attendees will understand limitations of current infill depth measurement practices and visually demonstrate (via heat mapping) how infill depths vary on existing and newly installed synthetic field athletic fields.
Attendees will be able to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement in infill installations for oversight and implementation by the sports field manager that will lead to longer lasting and higher performing fields.
The session will provoke thoughts and discussion on how the industry can be better served by improving means, methods, equipment, and collaboration throughout the design and installation process.
The content covered in this session can be immediately implemented by the sports field management staff and lead to higher quality and longevity in synthetic field systems.
Samuel Doak – Retired
This session will show several methods to solve a variety of active ingredient calculations with a range of formulations. Step by step methods will be used to solve the problems.
Attendees will learn how to:
Attendees will have enough in session practice to be confident in calculations and to be able to teach someone else these skills.
Michael Fidanza, Ph.D. and Stan Kostka, Ph.D. – Penn State University
Soil surfactants (also referred to as wetting agents) are staples of fieldgrass maintenance programs to treat localized dry spots, mitigate soil water repellency, and to improve rootzone water delivery, water use efficiency, nutrient access, and enhance overall plant health. The goal of this seminar is to provide sports field managers with an introduction into the basic concepts of soil water, the development of water repellency in soils, and basic principles on soil surfactant mode of action and their impacts to enhance water management and improve fieldgrass performance, and how to make sense of all the soil surfactant products in the marketplace.
Attendees will gain:
Ryan DeMay, CSFM – City of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks
As Sports Field Managers we are always at the hub of the wheel that drives people, sports, and fieldgrass. When all of those things come together just right, it’s not luck. It takes fantastic people skills, consistent communication, and above all, managing expectations of all those around you. From basic cultural practices to annual maintenance programs to renovations and construction, managing expectations as the expert on staff is a skill that separates good from great.
In this seminar, we will take a deep dive into the most effective strategies and tactics for managing the expectations of our staff, administrators, front office staff, athletic directors, programmers, coaches, athletes, parents, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. Some of the strategies we will cover:
By employing these strategies of properly managing expectations, Sports Field Managers can better position themselves as the trusted experts within our organizations who get the job done right, on time, and with integrity.
Regardless of the size of your organization, these strategies have been proven to reduce the anxiety and worry of the unknowns in our industry while increasing the trust and belief in our abilities as Sports Field Managers.
Attendees will:
Mike Hales, CSFM – Brigham Young University
This presentation aims to open people’s minds to how the use of technology can help to make their jobs easier. It targets those who say that they “don’t do technology” and shows them that they can learn new things that will help them to do their job.
This presentation will:
Colin Campbell, Ph.D. – METER Group, Inc., Bryan Hopkins, Ph.D. – Brigham Young University, Neil Hansen, Ph.D. – Brigham Young University, Ruth Kerry – Brigham Young University
In this presentation, we will discuss uniting direct measurements of soil water potential and local weather conditions with remote sensing and machine learning to provide better advice to managers on when and how much to water. We will back these concepts with real world examples from sports fields on the BYU campus.
Attendees will:
Jim Brosnan, Ph.D. – University of Tennessee, Gerald Henry, Ph.D. – University of Georgia
Developing an effective weed control program is a skill that is becoming increasingly important for sports field managers. Similar to what is implemented with disease management, an effective weed control program allows fieldgrass managers to maintain weed-free fieldgrass (or as closely as possible) of optimal quality from January – December. Effective programs not only make use of different herbicide technologies varying in mode of action, but also implement effective cultural management practices such as fertilization, aerification, irrigation, and mowing. This session will teach attendees how to build effective weed control programs for the southern United States.
Attendees will:
Paul Cushing – Paul Cushing Sports Turf Agronomic Consulting Services
This presentation is designed to help Sports Field Managers at the School District level in assisting them to rejuvenate their sports fields. This presentation touches upon weed control, animal abatement, soil testing, soil fertility programs, renovation programs (aerification and verticutting), proper height of cut (HOC), topdressing and seasonal scheduling for school district employees. This session will also include many case studies with school district sports fields over the past year with before, during and after pictures to illustrate points and give Sports Field Managers practical knowledge to empower change to their own school district fields.
Attendees will take home: Strong understanding of diagnosing broadleaf & grassy weeds and the control methods needed to create a monostand of fieldgrass. Animal control and strategies for minimizing their affect. The importance of taking soil samples and the interpretation of important aspects of the results which include: water movement, sodium management and availability of nutrients in the soil.
