The ultimate performance of a stand of turf depends on matching turfgrass species and varieties with site characteristics, intended use and maintenance level, and knowing what you have is the key to knowing how to manage it. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to identify and recognize the principal cool season turgrasses and how to select cultivars for specific characteristics such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, wear tolerance, and vigor.
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 AM | Attendee check-in |
9:00 - 11:30 PM | Turfgrass selection lecture and discussion Presented By Dr. J. Scott Ebdon |
11:30 – 12:15 | Lunch (provided) |
12:15 – 3:00 | Turfgrass identification lecture and hands-on lab session Presented by Mr. Jason D. Lanier |
3:00 PM | Pesticide contact hours awarded |
3:30 – 4:30 PM | Optional session for workshop participants to view NTEP trials at Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield, MA (1 additional pesticide contact hour). |
Registration
Cost: $120/person (pre-registration required, space is limited, includes lunch and parking permit). The registration deadline is July 22, 2016, or until the workshop is full. Driving directions and parking instructions will be sent with confirmation. Online registrations include an additional service fee.
This workshop has reached capacity and registration is now closed. |
Credits
5 pesticide contact hours valid for licenses in all New England states have been approved for Massachusetts categories 37 (turf), 32 (sod) and 00 (licensed applicator). 1 additional contact hour has been approved for individuals participating in the optional 3:30-4:30 NTEP session at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center in South Deerfield.
Professional certification credits have been requested for MCH, MCLP, AOLCP, CSFM, and CGCS professional certifications.