Executive Director’s Message

Stay Connected in 2025

Maryland Turfgrass Council Members and Family, thank you all for a terrific 2024 year. We are looking forward to everyone getting back into growing quality turfgrass in 2025.

Many of you may have seen my name come up a little more over the past several months in mailings, emails, and other correspondence. Our long time Executive Director Vernon Cooper is working towards his retirement, and it was the plan of the MTC Board of Directors to transition someone into the position. Throughout the year you are welcome to direct any questions to Vernon or myself to help in any way possible.

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2024 Maryland Turfgrass Conference at Turf Valley Resort. The event was a huge success with over 350 attendees, sponsors and vendors present. Everyone seemed to be pleased with the format we provided and wants to continue having successful conferences like these while we move into the future. Anyone who successfully completed their Verification forms and signed into the conference had their Pesticide and/ or Fertilizer Licenses information sent to the various states for approval before the end of 2024.

Dues and Educational Sponsors

The 2025 Dues are ready to be collected. If you have not already submitted your dues, you have the option of mailing in your membership dues, emailing the information over, or joining and renewing on our website. If you have questions about what option of membership is best for you, please reach out so we can assist.

Companies or individuals who would like to participate in our yearly Education Sponsor Program are welcome to complete the forms and email them back. This is a great way to promote your business and help in a larger way by supporting the Maryland Turfgrass Council and its mission and the turfgrass industry professionals in Maryland.

We look forward to serving everyone in 2025. Although almost a year away, please mark your calendars for the Maryland Turfgrass Conference celebrating our 50th anniversary on December 16th. Celebrate where we have been and where the future is going to take us.

Ben Ellis

Assistant Executive Director