SFMA Conference continuing education February 15

Join SFMA for the fourth and final in its series of continuing education on Tuesday, Feb. 15!  

2-3 pm EST: Developing Weed Control Strategies for Your Facility – Jim Brosnan, Ph.D. – University of Tennessee and Gerald Henry, Ph.D. – University of Georgia

Developing an effective weed control program is a skill that is becoming increasingly important for sports field managers. Similar to what is implemented with disease management, an effective weed control program allows turfgrass managers to maintain weed-free turfgrass (or as closely as possible) of optimal quality from January – December. Effective programs not only make use of different herbicide technologies varying in mode of action, but also implement effective cultural management practices such as fertilization, aerification, irrigation, and mowing. This session will teach attendees how to build effective weed control programs for the southern United States.

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3:30-4:30 pm EST: Revitalizing Your School District Sports Fields – Paul Cushing – Paul Cushing Sports Turf Agronomic Consulting Services

This presentation is designed to help Sports Field Managers at the School District level in assisting them to rejuvenate their sports fields. This presentation touches upon weed control, animal abatement, soil testing, soil fertility programs, renovation programs (aerification and verticutting), proper height of cut (HOC), topdressing and seasonal scheduling for school district employees. This session will also include many case studies with school district sports fields over the past year with before, during and after pictures to illustrate points and give Sports Field Managers practical knowledge to empower change to their own school district fields.

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These sessions are free to attend, but you do need to register using the links above. Access instructions will be sent after you register.