The University of Tennessee Turfgrass Team is on the cutting edge of the field. For their worldwide impact and innovations that are expanding the industry, six UT Institute of Agriculture faculty members have been recognized with the national Excellence in Extension Team Award.
The award was among three national honors presented November 10 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Cooperative Extension and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The award recognizes excellence of an Extension team in performing the work of Extension research, technical assistance and outreach education.
The UT Turfgrass Team teaches, conducts research and provides Extension programs to serve the expansive turfgrass industry, which contributes more than $5.8 billion annually to Tennessee’s economy. The team addresses the needs of the state’s golf courses, sports fields, home lawns and parks. The team developed an industry-recognized certified lawn care professional program, an online weed identification app, and the TN Turf Tuesday podcast and videos. Their education and outreach connect to students and professionals worldwide.
Read the full article by Patricia McDaniels of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.
