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How video surveillance can benefit your facility

January 4, 2019

Today’s video surveillance systems are more intelligent, convenient and capable than ever before. With high-resolution footage, motion detection, facial recognition and license plate capture, cameras provide confidence and peace of

Best practices from NCS4: Command Center

January 4, 2019

From the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4): A Command Center is an integral aspect of an event to keep all agencies informed. The Command Center serves as

Monitoring and documenting playing field conditions

January 4, 2019

This article first appeared in the Pennsylvania Turfgrass Council publication Pennsylvania Turfgrass’s Summer 2018 issue. Thanks to author Tom Serensits and editor John Kaminski, PhD for allowing us to reprint

Conference Pre-Registration Closes; Rates Increase after Jan. 4

January 2, 2019

The 2019 SFMA Conference and Exhibition is almost here, and there is room for you to participate! Conference rates will increase after Jan. 4. Take advantage of the low rates now.

Past President Steve Cockerham Passes Away

January 2, 2019

Steve Cockerham, Emeritus Superintendent of the University of California, Riverside Field Station and SFMA’s sixth President passed away Dec. 30. He was instrumental in developing the sports turf research program at

ECHO Robotics named 2019 Innovative Award Winner

January 2, 2019

Congratulations to ECHO Robotics, our 2019 “Innovative Award” winner for their Autonomous Mower TM-2000. The self-driving, self-charging, self-sufficient unit mows up to five acres of turf efficiently and quietly while finely

Download the 2019 Conference App: “2019 SFMA Show”

January 2, 2019

The 2019 SFMA Conference & Exhibition show app is now live! The app can be downloaded from the apple and google stores under the title “2019 SFMA Show.” The app aims

Committee Sign up open through Feb. 15

January 2, 2019

SFMA’s many committees provide important direction to the Board and staff in implementing its three-year strategic plan. Committees and some Task Groups are appointed annually by the President early in

Turf Rundown – Natural Turfgrass: Public Perception, Policy and Regulation

January 2, 2019

Natural turfgrass has many uses and benefits in urban environments where it captures rainfall and stormwater runoff, moderates temperatures, filters urban pollutants, provides a safe playing surface for children, and

Post & Promote SFMA!

January 2, 2019

#SFMA2019 Social Media Campaign In anticipation of the 30th annual Conference & Exhibition January 22-25 in Phoenix, AZ, please find a social media toolkit. Help support our industry by posting this