Dan Marino, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, has inked a marketing agreement with Sports Field Holdings, Inc. The company, which focuses on design, engineering, construction and construction management of athletic facilities and sports complexes, announced the nine-time Pro Bowler will become a brand ambassador for its subsidiary, FirstForm, Inc. “I look forward to working with Sports Field Holdings as they... read more
Project EverGreen named Louisa County School District, located in central Virginia, as the recipient of its “Our Winning Green Space” contest. The district received an Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower package. The district will also receive an athletic field renovation. Louisa County School District was nominated by Logan Horne, who returned to his hometown to teach turf management at Louisa County... read more
Part of the baseball world convened in South Williamsport, Pa., for the 73rd annual Little League World Series, held Aug. 15-25. Athletic Turf got an inside look at all that went into getting the fields baseball-ready. The grounds crew is quick at work to get the field back in order following a Little League World Series night game. The grounds crew... read more
“If you build it, they will come.” With the immortal words of Ray Kinsella ringing in their ears, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Major League Baseball (MLB) are getting to work building an actual Field of Dreams on the very site where the 1989 movie was filmed. The Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees are scheduled... read more
Toro announced the 19th annual Toro Super Bowl* Sports Turf Training Program. In Jan. 2020, one lucky turfgrass science student will travel to Miami Gardens, Fla., to help the grounds crew prepare the field for the biggest game in football. With an extensive history of supporting student scholarships and educational activities, Toro and the National Football League (NFL) are proud to... read more
