The application to submit to SFMA’s Field of the Year program will be available July 1. Visit SportsFieldManagement.org and find the link on the home page, or access it from the Programs page. Awards are given in three levels: In...
The Bill Rose Foundation – formed in memory and honor of Bill Rose, the founder of Pure Seed, Roselawn and Pure-Seed Testing – is determined to continue innovation in the turfgrass industry through support of students and academic research programs...
Green industry professionals now have a powerful new tool to showcase the environmental value of the green spaces they create and maintain. On Earth Day 2025, Project EverGreen is launching the Clean Air Calculator – an easy-to-use online mapping tool...
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of stress on our health and well-being. In the workplace, unmanaged stress can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and a decline in overall employee morale. To foster...
SFMA has created a multi-step approach to online education, which includes the Turfgrass Management 101 course, Turfgrass Science Certification, CSFM certification, and ongoing professional development. Step 1: Turfgrass Management 101 The Turfgrass Management 101 course hosted through Canvas (https://www.sportsfieldmanagement.org/knowledge_center/turfgrass-science-curriculum/) is...
Registration is now open for the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) Regional Conference, to be held in Cleveland, June 23-24, 2025. Monday, June 23, will be at Cleveland State University, and will include education sessions on right grass for the...
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...
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 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...
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...
