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SFMA’s Conference Education Committee is working hard to put together another fantastic education program.  The 2022 Conference will have 9 tracks focusing on the different aspects of sports field and facility management.

• The Turfgrass and Soil Management track will feature presentations on cultural practices such as mowing and fertility, turfgrass selection, soil health, plant and soil interactions, and use of biostimulants.
• The Environmental and Pest Management track will discuss health concerns regarding chemical applications, spraying efficacy, pesticide bans, public concerns with use of synthetic pesticides, and weed management plans.
• The Professional Development track will include presentations on diversity, equity and inclusion, pathways to enter the sports field industry, and effective hiring techniques.
• The Construction track will feature sessions on sports field design, construction and renovation.
• The Baseball track will cover research on infield soils as well as infield maintenance.
• The Facility Management track will address implementing SFMA’s BMPs at facilities, monthly management plans for sports fields, and common calculations needed for sports field management.
• The Water track focuses on troubleshooting irrigation system electronics, wetting agents for sports field management, and precision tools for water management.
• The Industry Development track will cover new trends and technology available from commercial companies, remote sensor technology, and research on performance testing and player safety.
• The Synthetic track will focus on sessions regarding research on synthetic field maintenance as well as infield depth perfection.

The Conference Education Committee has created a program that has something for everyone. Don’t miss all that the 2022 Conference has to offer!