The turfgrass industry and turfgrass scientists have been focused on sustainable turfgrass management practices for many years, resulting in reduced input of fertilizers, pesticides, and other products. In more recent
SFMA has implemented a new software for it Field of the Year Awards and its SAFE Scholarship Program. The deadline to submit for an award or scholarship is Oct. 15. Although
SFMA’s Environmental Stewardship Award celebrates members who have helped to advance the professionalism of all SFMA members as it relates to sustainable sports field management or who have advocated for
With the introduction of technology as a norm into the workplace – hello iPhones – it’s often easy to feel that your team is lacking productivity. This month’s article touches
Robert Marston, RealClearLife, recently posted this article about Max Colten of Municipal Credit Union Park in Coney Island (NY); Colten is both head groundskeeper and clubhouse manager of the minor
By Pamela Sherratt, Ohio State: When I was 16, I embarked on a weeklong residential taster course at Myerscough College in England. The goal of the camp was to plant the
According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, the US House of Representatives approved the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which would allow the use of pre-tax savings accounts
The 2015 drought experienced in the Western U.S. is already beginning to feel like a distant memory. Watering restrictions have been lifted in many regions and reserves are at capacity.
The Nominating Committee is issuing its annual call for interest from volunteers who wish to be considered for national SFMA Board service. Please click on this link to indicate your
From the June SFMA News Online newsletter: Every sports turf manager has meetings with his or her crew. Take a few minutes at each to impress upon your staff the importance
