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NRPA awards 68 grants to transform youth sports landscape

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is catalyzing the power of parks and recreation to ensure more young people have access to quality sports experiences. Across the country, park and recreation agencies provide youth sports programs that offer far-reaching...

Rutgers turfgrass pathologist wins Merle V. Adams Award

Ming-Yi Chou, turfgrass pathologist in the Rutgers Department of Plant Biology, won the 2024–2025 Merle V. Adams Award, which is presented to an assistant extension specialist faculty for excellence in extension and research. His extension program focuses on evaluating and...

SFMA announces new online courses

SFMA added new courses to its online platform. Members now have immediate access to engaging courses designed to enhance interpersonal skills and conduct dynamic meetings, along with a series of informative webinars. Looking ahead, SFMA is preparing to launch an...
Professional Baseball Sports Turf Managers Symposium

Professional Baseball Sports Turf Managers Symposium

The Professional Baseball Sports Turf Managers Symposium was held January 15-16 in conjunction with the 2025 SFMA Conference and Exhibition in Palm Springs, California. The annual symposium provides valuable insights into many aspects of professional development and groundskeeping, as well...

Begitschke selected as 2025 Musser Award of Excellence recipient

The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Erick Begitschke as its 2025 Award of Excellence recipient. The Award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program...

Call for presentations open for 2026 SFMA Conference

SFMA announced that the call for presentations for the 2026 SFMA Conference and Exhibition is officially open. The conference is set to take place January 18-22, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Participating as a presenter...
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SFMA Volunteer Opportunities

Committees are the lifeblood of SFMA. Each year, nearly two hundred members volunteer to serve on the more than 20 SFMA Committees and Task Groups. These volunteers help guide the development of programs and provide member insight and feedback on...
SFMA Board of Directors

2025 SFMA Board of Directors introduced

The 2025 SFMA Board of Directors took office during the association’s annual meeting on January 15. Elections were held in late November through early December using an electronic ballot process for voting members. The 2025 SFMA Board of Directors is...

New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show

The 28th Annual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference and Show will be held March 4-6 in Providence, Rhode Island. The conference will include more the 70 hours of educational seminars and sessions will address all turf management areas over the...