STMA 2022 Conference to feature nine educational tracks

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The Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA) Conference Education Committee has established nine tracks for educational sessions for the event taking place Jan. 17-20, 2022, in Savannah, Ga.

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Topics to be covered at the conference will be:

• Turfgrass and Soil Management — Cultural practices such as mowing and fertility, turfgrass selection, soil health, plant and soil interactions and use of biostimulants
• Environmental and Pest Management — Health concerns regarding chemical applications, spraying efficacy, pesticide bans, public concerns with use of synthetic pesticides and weed management plans
• Professional Development — Diversity, equity and inclusion, pathways to enter the sports field industry and effective hiring techniques
• Construction — Sports field design, construction and renovation
• Baseball — Research on infield soils, infield maintenance
• Facility Management — Implementing STMA’s BMPs at facilities, monthly management plans for sports fields and common calculations needed for sports field management
• Water — Troubleshooting irrigation system electronics, wetting agents for sports field management and precision tools for water management
• Industry Development — New trends and technology available from commercial companies, remote sensor technology and research on performance testing and player safety
• Synthetic — Research on synthetic field maintenance, infield depth perfection