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A Renewed Sense of Optimism
Summer is officially in full swing and as you know, for our industry, it is the busiest time of the year. With the vaccinations continuously rolling out, I hope that it has brought a renewed sense of optimism to your facilities. Continue to stay safe and prayerfully, we will gain a sense of normalcy sooner rather than later.
This year’s Yard Dawg Classic was a huge success. The turnout rate was great and I truly enjoyed seeing everyone enjoying themselves. I would like to send a huge thank you to all the sponsors and participants, because we could not have pulled off such a successful event without all of your help! Thanks also to the great work by the folks at Starkville Country Club. Proceeds from the event are used for turf research at MSU and the MTA scholarship fund.
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I want to take a moment to say thank you to Dr. Maria Tomaso-Peterson for her years of service to the Mississippi Turfgrass Association, MSU Turfgrass, and the state’s turfgrass industry. Dr. Peterson retired in June from MSU. She played a vital role in the success of our industry and fostered professional development of many students. We are truly grateful for her support of the MTA and the green industry. The MTA family would like to wish her a happy, happy retirement! And we will continue to advocate for the filling of the position with a scientist focused on solving problems our industry faces and educating professionals for the future.
Lastly, we have a few events scheduled for later this year. You don’t want to miss them, so mark your calendars now.
• The MSU Turfgrass Research Field Day will be held September 22nd – September 23rd, 2021. The 22nd will consist of a social and the 23rd will consist of field day events.
• November 1 – 4th is the Deep South Turf Expo in Biloxi, MS.
• The MTA Turfgrass Road Show is returning to the Lion Hills Center in Columbus, MS on January 14, 2022.
We look forward to your continued support and participation in these events.Once again, thank you for your endless hard work and commitment to the MTA.
Have a great summer!
Keair Edwards
MTA President
