FROM THE MTA PRESIDENT, Keair Edwards
Mississippi Turfgrass Association Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Fax: (662) 325-2705 www.msturfassociation.org
BUILDING MOMENTUM
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ummer has come to an end and fall is upon us. It’s the time of the year where things begin to slow and we can really catch our footing. Though the past year has brought many challenges, our successes were far greater! It was refreshing to socialize with everyone at the Yard Dawg Classic. Building on the momentum of returning to in-person educational events, don’t forget about the upcoming Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi on November 1 – 4. Our education committee has gone above and beyond in bringing in excellent speakers and topics that will help you advance your knowledge. And don’t forget the importance of networking with other turf professionals who share the same challenges and concerns. We will also hold our MTA Annual Business Meeting during this event. We hope to see everyone there. Additionally, I cannot go without acknowledging everyone’s commitment and resiliency during my tenure as MTA president; It was truly an honor.
Keair Edwards
MISSISSIPPI TURFGRASS EDITOR James D. McCurdy, Ph.D.
MTA OFFICERS PRESIDENT Keair Edwards City of Gulfport (228) 861-5641 VICE-PRESIDENT / PRESIDENT ELECT Alan Sullivan Grand Bear Golf Course SECRETARY-TREASURER Dr. Barry Stewart (662) 312-9335 IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jeremy Tate Tate’s Turf LLC (662) 209-0023
MTA President
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Linda Wells Mississippi State University Box 9555 MS State, MS 39762 Office: (662) 325-0517 Cell: (662) 769-7558 lmw218@pss.msstate.edu
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