New Beginnings

Even when the world shuts down and businesses, employees and customers change their habits, the grass keeps growing. As we’ve emerged from the fog of 2020, the spring and summer of 2021 have proven that Mother Nature carries on and it has been our privilege as turfgrass managers to continue to put in the hours and hard work needed to keep up.

I hope you’ve all been able to keep up as the busy season has begun, and that we all remain grateful for the continued ability to do the work that supports so many individuals and organizations across the state.

Despite the challenges the last year has presented, ATA is still working hard to create community and education opportunities for our members. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that we’ll be back with a live, in-person conference and trade show on January 27th – 28th, 2022. Save the date and watch for more details at arkansasturf.net.

Another exciting development from ATA is the hiring of our new Executive Director, Shelby Hanson. Shelby’s agribusiness background is a great fit for our organization and we are excited about the direction and support she will provide to the board and members.

As always, stay safe and let us know how we can serve you!

Richard Covert

ATA President