Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Turf managers and their associates from across the Northeast Region are invited to help us welcome summer at University of Massachusetts Turf Research Field Day on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. As in the past, this years event will be held at the UMass Joseph Troll Turf Research Center on River Road in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. Please join us for an update on on-going improvements to the Center, including new research plots and a state-of-the-art rain-out shelter.

Field Day 2010 will focus on the research currently taking place at the Joseph Troll Turf Research Center as well as on research being conducted at other locations by University of Massachusetts Turf Program faculty, staff, and graduate students. Attendees will enjoy meeting and speaking with UMass researchers and viewing projects underway. Current research includes studies on the biology and integrated management of turf-damaging insects and diseases, short- and long-term weed management, pesticide fate, fertility, drought management, and wear tolerance. An array of National Turfgrass Evaluation Program (NTEP) trials will also be featured. The half-day agenda will include a trade show, with numerous Green Industry vendors and exhibitors on hand.

Support the UMass Turf Program with your presence at Turf Field Day 2010! Come to learn about cutting-edge turf research, network with colleagues, and meet with vendors. 2 pesticide re-certification contact hours have been requested in categories 37 and 00 for all New England states. Continental breakfast and chicken barbecue lunch are included in the price of registration.

For additional information, including how attendees and exhibitors can register online or by mail, visit http://www.umassturf.org. Questions can be e-mailed to fieldday@umassturf.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available.