FROM THE MTA PRESIDENT
SUPPORT and COMMITMENT F
irst, allow me to say as the new president, I am elated to serve and look forward to continuing work with the members of MTA. As we maneuver through unprecedented times, we have had to adjust the ways we do things and how we reach our communities. However, our commitment and relentlessness to serve our community has not wavered. MTA would like to continue to help its members as much as possible, and I am proud to announce that we are better equipped to provide everyone with information on events and opportunities on the MTA website (msturfassociation.org). I hope that we will start to exhibit a sense of normalcy and have face-to-face interactions sooner rather than later, but until that time comes, we will continue to support one another from afar. I look forward to continued networking, supporting, and hearing all the great ideas amongst MTA members. Winter is approaching and it is the time of year where things begin to slow down within the turf industry. During this time, I encourage you to spend it with your loved ones and catch your second wind, because before we know it, spring will be upon us. I pray that everyone remains safe and has a joyful holiday season. Thank you for your continued support.
Keair Edwards MTA President
Mississippi Turfgrass Association Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Fax: (662) 325-2705 www.msturfassociation.org Published by: Leading Edge Communications, LLC 206 Bridge Street Franklin, TN 37064 Office: (615) 790-3718 Fax: (615) 794-4524 info@leadingedgecommunications.com MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS EDITOR James D. McCurdy, Ph.D.
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Chris Hussey, Sod Rep Hussey Sod Farm (662) 840-0512 Jimmy McPherson, Golf Rep MSU Golf Course (662) 610-3260 Todd McCullough, Grounds and Landscape Rep City of Louisville (601) 416-3292 Corey Garrison, Central Rep Country Club of Jackson (901) 490-4547 Frank Ogletree, South Rep Hattiesburg Country Club (601) 543-5033 Seth King, Industry Rep. Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor (601) 672-4796
FACULTY ADVISOR 6 • MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS • WINTER 2021
Jay McCurdy, Ph.D. (662) 325-2331
