The following conversation has to do with a caller that was directed to Jim Novak, public relations manager for Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), because she was interested in becoming a turfgrass producer. Judging by the caller’s voice, she sounded as if she was a senior citizen, according to Jim. He says she conveyed a gentle sweetness that you would expect from someone’s... read more
Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) preceded its 2014 Field Day with a Preview Jubilee on July 30 in Philadelphia that helped raise money for The Lawn Institute to support turfgrass research and education. Jubilee attendees toured Johnson Farms in nearby Deerfield, N.J., which covers more than 1,600 acres of quality nursery stock, including trees, perennials, shrubs and ornamental grasses as well... read more
Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) held its Summer Convention and Field Days July 29 through Aug. 1 in Philadelphia. More than 500 attendees from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Slovenia, South Africa, the United Kingdom and across the United States gathered in the City of Brotherly Love. The pre-convention activities included an educational farm/ag tour of Sheppard Farms & Eastern Fresh Growers by... read more
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will be holding its 2014 Annual Membership Meeting Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio in the famous River Walk section of San Antonio. The national nonprofit association’s meeting will include a keynote address from ITR Economics CEO Brian Beaulieu, critical research updates, a “new and improved” Exhibitor Showcase, educational programs... read more
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is donating a 16,200-square-foot soccer field to the children and families of Haven for Hope at its annual membership meeting Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 in San Antonio. STC’s member companies donated materials and labor to fund the community service project. Since 2006, Haven for Hope has been a place of hope and new beginnings for men, women... read more
